You need to create it as a custom holiday, it's not one of the pre-made ones. You don't need the Spooky Stuff Pack for it, but if you have Spooky Stuff you can use the items to help complete the traditions (making pumpkins, the trick-or-treat bowl). Without Spooky Stuff, you can still complete the traditions using…
I really want the politician, teacher, and military careers back. It would be awesome to get some new ones as well. Even a few more part-time jobs would be nice.
You can also have your host sim repeatedly roast and eat hot dogs at the fire (as long as you don't mind him/her getting fat). I've had my host do all the weenie roasting herself when I noticed that no one else was doing it and it completed the main goal for me.
HAHA! Sorry, I can't help you as I've only played the scientist and police careers and haven't done my own business yet, but I laughed while reading your post... Here's hoping you find a way to get a decent employee!
I like the idea of an "easy mode" sometimes that daily task is just so tedious! Especially early in the careers when they're working like 5 days a week. I also wish for more careers like in the sims games past... not enough good options or variety.