Halloween is an interesting thing. I talk to people from all over the world every day at work, and every year as Halloween nears I talk to foreigners who are mystified about it all.
What's odd is how these traditions were brought here from Britain and Ireland but continue to be practiced here while lapsing in their point of origin.
Colonies often give a snapshot of the home country as it was at the time the colony was founded, in accent, dialect, and culture. Obviously Halloween was a bigger thing in early 17th century England (which colonized America) than it was in late 18th century England (which colonized Australia). Australians tell me that it's growing there, one of many American influences they see in their country.
Anyhow sorry to say I don't have any Halloween plans for my kilt. My persona this year, which I've already worn to one Halloween party (we start early here) is Dr Henry Jones. No kilt! Plenty of tweed though.
The English have a different time and place to wear silly costumes: Rugby and Football matches.
Last edited by OC Richard; 17th October 15 at 03:41 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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