So I guess this question is more directed to my readers in the USA, ( I am making the assumption that I have heaps of these).
Firstly, you should know that we don't have the Halloween tradition here in Australia. When I was growing up, if we went around knocking on doors at night looking for a handout of sweets especially if dressed as some weird ghosts, devils or such, I think we would have had the dogs chasing and probably a size 12 boot in the rear end, and If we decided to prank a home for not getting any candy...well lets just say we'd probably be picking rocksalt or birdshot out of our rear ends for a month.
We get a lot of TV shows from the USA, so the kids kind of know it exists and the stores are trying to flog (sell) us all the associated crappy masks, costumes, lollies (candy) etc, but really I don't know whether to encourage my children to get involved and what should I do if kids start knocking on the door on the 31st October ( I dont even know for sure if the dates right). Is this a serious religious festival or just a bit of fun?
I would really appreciate your comments, I am still trying to fly this Blogger thing and the comment function doesn't seem to be working, so if you can't comment here pls tweet me @dad_down_under or make a comment (and Like) over at my new Facebook.com/daddownunder page
If your a reader from Australia or elsewhere else I'd love your take on this tradition too.
It's time you started, mate!
ReplyDeleteIt actually goes along with the Christian tradition of All Saint's Day. And the hallow is the night before. I didn't learn this until I happened to be in Italy one year in November and a friend explained how she had brought Halloween over. But mostly, its one heckuva time to be a kid and is some of the best memories!
ReplyDeleteThx for the info jp
ReplyDeleteDDU, it's a mixed bag holiday. If it's not common in Australia I'd suggest ignoring it. There are plenty of other holidays to celebrate and enjoy with the kids. What has become disturbing to me with Halloween here is the graphic nature of the costumes, blood, and make-up. What good is that?
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