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Halloween Was A....................
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..........non-event in this country until the advent of tinternet. Sure it was, still is, a big deal in other countries, but I don't remember ever doing anything at all for halloween. However, I do remember that if we didn't go to church the following day on All Saints Day, then the wrath of the Obernunbahnfuhrer, Sister Anthony, would be visited swiftly upon thee! It's all just a big money maker now, isn't it?
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It's been an utter mess ever since folk with no respect for their own country's traditions fell over each over importing US ones. Halloween used to be much more subdued, and eerie. Far less plastic, more natural, and didn't involve ringing other people's doorbells at night and mugging the neighbourhood.
It's been an utter mess ever since folk with no respect for their own country's traditions fell over each over importing US ones. Halloween used to be much more subdued, and eerie. Far less plastic, more natural, and didn't involve ringing other people's doorbells at night and mugging the neighbourhood.
I remember it happening when I was a child, but we were never allowed to do it.
We had two little ones, which was pre-arranged with a few houses round here. They were more interested in the "witch's kittens" than the sweets. Now Mr BM and I will have to eat the remainder of the box of Celebrations. Shame.
We had two little ones, which was pre-arranged with a few houses round here. They were more interested in the "witch's kittens" than the sweets. Now Mr BM and I will have to eat the remainder of the box of Celebrations. Shame.
It's interesting how many different perceptions there are of what Halloween is now...and was.
None here(upstairs maisonette) and I only saw 1 dad with a tiny tot across the road. Weather was awful anyway.
When I was young in suburban US, we had over 100 some years, no threats or bad behaviour. I wasn't allowed to do it. But there would be a party at school.
I've never heard of any kids misbehaving.
I also didn't see anyone buying loads of sweets beforehand.
None here(upstairs maisonette) and I only saw 1 dad with a tiny tot across the road. Weather was awful anyway.
When I was young in suburban US, we had over 100 some years, no threats or bad behaviour. I wasn't allowed to do it. But there would be a party at school.
I've never heard of any kids misbehaving.
I also didn't see anyone buying loads of sweets beforehand.
I've said before that I love Halloween and was celebrating it long before the internet arrived.
We've had a great weekend in the village. Both adults and children with no great expense and no litter. Pumpkin display and scarecrows will be removed today.
What does surprise me more than the grumpiness is the lack of knowledge about Halloween.
The costumes, ceremonies and carvings didn't begin in America. You need to look a little closer to home if you want to blame someone. :-)
We've had a great weekend in the village. Both adults and children with no great expense and no litter. Pumpkin display and scarecrows will be removed today.
What does surprise me more than the grumpiness is the lack of knowledge about Halloween.
The costumes, ceremonies and carvings didn't begin in America. You need to look a little closer to home if you want to blame someone. :-)
As a youngster in Scotland we went guising. No fancy costumes, just your dad's jacket turned inside out, maybe one of his bunnets on your head and wellies or old boots on your feet. You were expected to sing a song, tell a joke or do a dance before you were given a sweetie or a piece of fruit. No money! Bairns just seem to go begging these days and the costumes must cost a pretty penny.