Quote Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt View Post
Exactly as I remember it in my part of downunder Jock. Up until about 25 years ago the only mention of Halloween here was in the cartoons and sitcoms that came from the US. Now we have every party shop, craft shop, and hotel listing the lastest in halloween costumes and parties.

Someone has mentioned(I think pleater) bonfire night, Is this the same as Guy Fawkes night or as we called it as kids "cracker night". Now that was a night, now banned because fireworks are too dangerous for the kids of today.

Memories
Yes, November 5th is Guy Fawkes night, aka Bonfire night.