We receive lots of Hackquire™ FAQs, and they really help us refine what we’re doing and learn from each other. In short, we listen and learn. Recently, our Hackquire™ FAQs were about Halloween, which inspired us to ask our own questions about Halloween that are quite interesting. Spoiler alert: there’s some low-res spooky stuff in here.

🎃 Below is a quick index of this blog notes post.

The Opportunity
The Solution
The Impact

🎃 1/3. The Opportunity:

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and decorations. Sure, we’ve all seen fake cobwebs in offices and people dressed as witches—some already acting the part! But what’s the real deal with Halloween, and what can we learn from it? This Hackquire™ FAQ might seem obvious, but trust us, there are some interesting areas that arise from it.

🎃 2/3. The Solution:

For Hackquire™ Halloween FAQs, we researched the deeper quirks of this spooky time. Looking through the lens of gray-area hacks, we asked: what’s really happening? We went into the Upside Down for some surprising insights. As always, we spoke to our network of rad humans as part of this method.

🎃 3/3. The Impact:

Our dive into Halloween revealed it's more than “trick or treat” or plastic spiders. It’s a creative playground, giving us fresh insights on how we and our culture view this eerie time of year. We found out that there is a growing appreciation for community support during this time, along with a more inclusive tone.

🎃 4 Halloween insights:

Blue pumpkins
Halloween Tinder
Nuptial nuts
Tricking ghosts

🎃 1. Blue pumpkins:

Blue trick-or-treat buckets? A signal that someone may have autism, raising awareness about non-verbal or sensitive kids during Halloween. No matter what, it’s key to be aware that this time of year can be triggering for some, so always keep an open mind about how others may feel during this time.

🎃 2. Halloween Tinder:

Back in the 18th century, Halloween was a matchmaking bonanza. Women used apple peels and mirrors to catch glimpses of their future partners—a weird mix of superstition and dating! We were thinking about how this method could be used for gray-area work hacks, like avocado seeds could glow orange when a toxic boss is around.

🎃 3. Nuptial nuts:

On Halloween night in the 1800s, teens would throw two nuts onto a fire. Yeah, maybe some of us have done that. But don’t try that at home. Anyway, teens would throw two nuts onto the fire — nuts on a fire sounds like an electro group album — and each one represented a love interest. The one that didn’t explode would be the true love.

🎃 4. Tricking ghosts:

Costumes started with the Celts during Samhain. People disguised themselves to avoid being recognized by wandering spirits. The goal? Trick those unlucky ghosties! This is relevant to gray-area work hacks, as the Hackquire™ book will highlight how to spot the inner ghouls and goblins, and what to do to trick and deal with them.

Extra:

101. Halloween globally?

Not everyone wants to or celebrates Halloween. Always check in to make sure everything you do is inclusive of everyone—that’s the right thing to do. There are events for neurodivergent people, for example. Below, we’ve listed Halloween traditions from various countries. If your country isn’t included, add it below.