Happy Halloween

[Jen]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN :wink2:
I TOOK MY SON OUT FOR HIS FIRST TRICK OR TREATING TONIGHT HE LOVED IT HE NOW HAS LOTS OF CANDY SO NOW HE WILL BE BUZZING AROUND THE HOUSE FOR QUITE A WHILE :lol:
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[Ric]

Hi Jen, I'm not trying to be a stick in the mud or take anything away from your sons great night out but I do find it strange that American customs are starting to find their way into Australian culture.

[Jen]

;)Yeah i know what you mean Ric, halloween is more of an american thing but he just learnt about it at school this year so i had to take him out and show him what is all about he enjoyed dressing up the most :)

[AstralTraveller]

Yep, I revert to that great English custom: Scrooge! Anyway, if you ask for the trick they never have one!! They've only assimilated half the custom.

Grump grump.

[Ric]

I suppose we could always keep an Australian theme to it and have a Bunyip or Yowie night, that way the kiddies can still dress up.

I always thought that the Easter Bilby was a far better idea than a rabbit.

Cheers

[Jen]

:lol::lol: yeah we could dress up as koalas and kangaroos :whistle:

[Ric]

You've got to watch out for those Drop Bears.:scared::lol:

[Terry B]

Nasty animals
http://www.kadaitcha.com/2007/10/07/the-dreaded-drop-bears-of-oz/

[matt]

I thought Halloween was of Scottish origin?

[Ian Robinson]

I was wondering why there were so many little and not so little kids coming to my front door and this avo and evening , had to send them away as we don't have any lollies or sweets in the house.

If I had known I would have bought some when my wife was shopping on Wednesday .... but they probably wouldn't have lasted til this avo .... got real sweet tooth and can't resist them .... I know .... I know , but the flesh is so weak .....

[Ian Robinson]

What ! you mean when the kids come the door , you can ask them for "Scroogel" and they have to give some treats to you if you don't have any ???? :rofl:

My wife did comment that's it's unfair that adults can't go on Halloween and beg for lollies and sweets at people's doors ..... only kids can .

[Ian Robinson]

I think it goes back to ancient pre-Roman celtic traditions that were practiced throughout northern europe.

[Tandum]

copy paste from wiki by the looks ...

If you want to celebrate it here, I want a holiday for it like the rest .....

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol:

[Glenhuon]

Didn't see any kids around here last night, but coota is darn near a retirement village :lol:
We used to do it as kids in Scotland, all dressed up and trotting around the neighbours houses. We did have to sing a song or recite some poetry etc. before we got our treat though. It was usually an apple or orange with a few sweets. Was great fun and us kids really used to look forward to Halloween.

Bill

[Kevnool]

I hope your son and yourself had an enjoyable night Jen........cheers Kev.

[AstralTraveller]

Oh well, if it's Scottish that's OK!! Mum's parents were Scots (my wife never could understand Grandad).

"Is that a pumpkin under your kilt?"

[Glenhuon]

Nah, didn't have pumpkins in Scotland, too cold :)
We used to make our lanterns with massive Swede Turnips we raided from the local farmers field.

Bill

[PCH]

If I remember correctly, in the north of England where I lived, we didn't have 'Trick or Treat' as such. But they used to have 'Mischievous Night' on the same night. We just used to go around knocking on people's doors and then running away before they came to answer it, and other pretty harmless stuff like that.

Looking back, it seemed a bit tame compared to the loutish sorts of things many youngsters get up to nowadays - more's the pity. But back then, it did seem good fun and seemed to be taken in good spirit mostly.

Cheers, :thumbsup:

[TrevorW]

It comes from the expression All Saints Day, otherwise known as All Hallows (hallowed means sanctified or holy), continued the ancient Celtic traditions. The evening prior to the day was the time of the most intense activity, both human and supernatural. People continued to celebrate All Hallows Eve as a time of the wandering dead, but the supernatural beings were now thought to be evil. The folk continued to propitiate those spirits (and their masked impersonators) by setting out gifts of food and drink. Subsequently, All Hallows Eve became Hallow Evening, which became Hallowe'en--an ancient Celtic, pre-Christian New Year's Day in contemporary dress. Many supernatural creatures became associated with All Hallows. In Ireland fairies were numbered among the legendary creatures who roamed on Halloween. An old folk ballad called "Allison Gross" tells the story of how the fairy queen saved a man from a witch's spell on Halloween.


Unfortunately I get annoyed by the little darlings knocking then taking offence because you don't believe in a non Australian festival. Sorry but personally it should be banned as was Guy Fox night


Cheers

[AstralTraveller]

Trevor,


Thanks for that. The things people know!! I know the song 'Allison Gross' from the version done by Steeleye Span. Something about 'Alison Gross she must be the ugliest witch in the west country.' I'll have a listen now.

Dave