Pinkie Pie explains that "sometimes it's fun to be scared," helping Luna understand that the ponies' screaming isn't a rejection of her, but a way of enjoying the holiday spirit.
Much of the conflict arises because Luna doesn't understand modern social cues and Twilight is the only one willing to bridge that gap. [S2E4] Luna Eclipsed
Dressed as Star Swirl the Bearded (an obscure historical figure no one recognizes). Pinkie Pie: Dressed as a roasted chicken. Pinkie Pie explains that "sometimes it's fun to
The citizens of Ponyville struggle to see Luna as anything other than the "Mare in the Moon," showing how difficult it is to shake a bad reputation. Pinkie Pie: Dressed as a roasted chicken
It is in Ponyville, a holiday where ponies dress in costumes and offer candy to a statue of Nightmare Moon to avoid being eaten. The festivities are interrupted when Princess Luna arrives in person, intending to join the fun.
Luna's use of "we" (the royal plural) and her tradition of shouting to be heard provides both comedy and a look into her out-of-touch nature. Costumes: