Here in the UK Halloween is becoming more and more 'popular', and when it started it was just a few families with youngsters we recognised as neighbours. There are now dozens of callers, many are whole gangs of teenagers I don't recognise, and it isn't just the masks.
Last year there were so many that, even though I thought that I'd bought too much, I ran out and was looking around for things to give them, handed out two dozen packets of crisps, and then turned out all the lights in the front of the house.
This year we are going to be out, visiting family in an apartment block where they do not get 'trick or treaters' as it is just too much now.
Halloween was not something celebrated when I was a child, and up until about 15 years ago it just didn't happen. The first year I handed out apples and oranges - as it was all I had on hand, much to the disgust of the recipients.
Doubtless I will be wearing a kilt, but not for All Hallows Eve reasons.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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