Halloween Was A....................

[10ClarionSt]

..........non-event in this country until the advent of tinternet. Sure it was, still is, a big deal in other countries, but I don't remember ever doing anything at all for halloween. However, I do remember that if we didn't go to church the following day on All Saints Day, then the wrath of the Obernunbahnfuhrer, Sister Anthony, would be visited swiftly upon thee! It's all just a big money maker now, isn't it?

[pastafreak]

As you undoubtedly know, Thanksgiving is more like Christmas there...definitely a time for families to gather together. And it's all about sharing the food.

[gness]

Today's Top Tip.
If you need to visit your GP and you're lucky enough to have a pub next door to the surgery make your appointment for Nov 1st.
When you call in to the pub for your post GP pint they will have left over sweets from last night and give you a handful. :-)

[Arksided]

keeping an eye on your waistline.... if your so lucky :-)

[gness]

Waistline? Think I remember those days. ;-)

[sunny-dave]

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[Arksided]

Ha ha hope Dave didn't have to squeeze you through the door.

[vulcan42]

\\ // ringing other people's doorbells at night and mugging the neighbourhood.//

My, my. We are community spirited.

What happened. Did a 7 year old kid accidentally knock over one of your milk bottles?//

No, a 12 year old girl back heeled my front door, missed the wooden frame and smashed the glass, leaving my hall exposed all night to the wind and rain because I had no wooden panel to cover the 3 foot square hole. Amazingly, without even an apology, she still expected a treat.

[gness]

How close you were, Arky! The pub has two narrow double doors. Only one was open....it's a wild day here....I was fine. Dave only just made it through. :-)

[Arksided]

Big smile... enough said ;-)

[10ClarionSt]

Thanks for all the replies folks. I read them all. Really good contributions. It would seem to have had more relevance in Scotland and Ireland, judging by the responses. I can honestly say that we never did anything for Halloween and I don't remember anyoneelse doing it either. But it's to stay here isn't it? And lots of money to be made, but the traditions are interesting. Thanks again.

[10ClarionSt]

^^^.....it's here to stay....^^^