As the spooky season approaches, it brings with it a mix of fun, frights, and a touch of darkness. While we relish the creepy decorations that adorn our neighborhoods, it’s also a time to remember the importance of kindness. One Halloween enthusiast, Salena Webb from South Carolina, beautifully demonstrated this when her heartfelt TikTok video went viral.
A devoted mother of four, Salena loves to celebrate Halloween by transforming her yard into a haunting graveyard scene, complete with ghosts, spiderwebs, pumpkins, a witch, tombstones, and skeletons carrying a casket. The setup took considerable effort, but she was proud of her creation.
However, when her neighbor approached her with a request, she chose compassion over decoration.
In her TikTok video, Salena shared the moment when her neighbor explained, “Hey, I know you’re celebrating Halloween.
My dad just got diagnosed with lung cancer, and he finds the decorations a bit scary.”
He kindly asked if she could remove the casket from the display, as it was a stark reminder of his father’s situation.
Immediately feeling for her neighbor, Salena understood the need to make a change. “I didn’t want to add stress to someone else’s life,” she reflected. She promptly removed the casket and replaced the skeletons’ caskets with badminton rackets, moving the more frightening decorations to her backyard.
“I was a little sad at first,” she shared in her TikTok caption, “but I realized that taking away the casket wouldn’t hurt me, but it might help my neighbor feel better.”
Her act of kindness sparked praise from viewers online. Many resonated with her selflessness, emphasizing that kindness truly costs nothing. One comment read, “Now this is what being a good neighbor is all about. Thank you!” Another follower added, “This was beautifully handled.
The world needs more people like you!”
Salena’s neighbor expressed gratitude in his own way, receiving a card and some balloons from her. Despite a language barrier, the message of compassion was clear as he told her, “You’re good people.” This heartwarming story serves as a reminder that during the Halloween season—and throughout the year—acts of kindness can make a significant impact on those around us.
