The Dreaded Annual Halloween Kilt Thread - 2009

[Stratherrick]

I didn't realise that folks on the other side of the pond actually had Samhain (I'm a pagan) dress up days at their place of work!

Over here we used to have nothing , at work or at home, until about ten or fifteen years ago when we imported the North American 'trick or treat' stuff. Before that we had absolutely nothing and used to see you guys doing your thing on US sitcoms etc.

As for taking it into work, I think it'll be a few years yet before we pick up on that. But, as with all things American, it'll hop on a cyber boat and sail its way over here one fine day!

An interesting thread from a bemused onlooker!

Slainte

Bruce

[sathor]

I didn't realise that folks on the other side of the pond actually had Samhain (I'm a pagan) dress up days at their place of work!

Need to be careful with the direction this is going.

But here we get multiple trick or treats / Halloweens. Some communities keep theirs on a set day as best they can (like Thursdays) and sometimes they have parades for the holiday the day before 'beggar's night' and some kids will go 2 different days in different towns, not to mention some malls have a special night as well.

Next year will be crazy... many towns around here, for the gods know what reason, refuse to allow Trick or Treating on a Sunday.

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

I didn't realise that folks on the other side of the pond actually had Samhain (I'm a pagan) dress up days at their place of work!

Over here we used to have nothing , at work or at home, until about ten or fifteen years ago when we imported the North American 'trick or treat' stuff. Before that we had absolutely nothing and used to see you guys doing your thing on US sitcoms etc.

As for taking it into work, I think it'll be a few years yet before we pick up on that. But, as with all things American, it'll hop on a cyber boat and sail its way over here one fine day!

An interesting thread from a bemused onlooker!

Slainte

Bruce

I think you'll find we have everything over here. Not a pagan, but the idea of new beginnings is kinda cool. It's gonna be real pretty with the moon nearly full.

[Nighthawk]

I didn't realise that folks on the other side of the pond actually had Samhain (I'm a pagan) dress up days at their place of work!

Over here we used to have nothing , at work or at home, until about ten or fifteen years ago when we imported the North American 'trick or treat' stuff. Before that we had absolutely nothing and used to see you guys doing your thing on US sitcoms etc.

As for taking it into work, I think it'll be a few years yet before we pick up on that. But, as with all things American, it'll hop on a cyber boat and sail its way over here one fine day!

An interesting thread from a bemused onlooker!

Slainte

Bruce

Actually, some us still practice it as Samhain- myself for example- but I do allow my kids to participate in the more mainstream celebration. It's all in good fun so why not?

I think you'll find we have everything over here. Not a pagan, but the idea of new beginnings is kinda cool. It's gonna be real pretty with the moon nearly full.

Colorado is expecting it's first snow storm of the year to roll in tonight. I have the feeling that this is going to be a cold Halloween here. Cold nights with full moons in Colorado are always the prettiest.

[Cherub]

Colorado is expecting it's first snow storm of the year to roll in tonight. I have the feeling that this is going to be a cold Halloween here. Cold nights with full moons in Colorado are always the prettiest.

You know you are Canadian when your Halloween costume is designed to be worn over a snowsuit.

[Squeaky McMurdo]

Or it IS a snowsuit! I dressed as a Dog musher the last couple years

--Chelsea McMurdo--

[davedove]

You know you are Canadian when your Halloween costume is designed to be worn over a snowsuit.

I always feel a little sorry for the kids when it's cold for Halloween. They get their favorite costume picked out, and they're feeling good as Spiderman, a Transformer, Princess Jasmine, or whatever. Then Mom ruins it for them by making them put on their coat over the costume.

[Cynthia]

For the past few years, sadly, we've not done the costume thing or any parties I love costumes... then again, Halloween is my birthday! I'm not sure what our plans are for this year to celebrate it, but perhaps my husband could wear the kilt and go as "The Birthday Queen's Handsome Kilted Husband" for that day! Hmmm... I bet that'd look good on a t-shirt. Then I could wear one that says "The Birthday Queen."