Thursday 9 October 2014

Blogtober : Day 9 ........ Best and Worst Halloween



This prompt didn't real inspire me and here's why – compared to America,  Halloween is just not a big deal in the UK. It really isn’t. Sure some people dress up and they trick and treat but not everyone does that and it only tends to be the younger kids.

And here’s  a confession – I have never trick or treated. The curse of being a vicars daughter I guess. My parents were very much “Halloween celebrates the devil” blah blah as we grew up which I think is a bit extreme but each to their own. So growing up Halloween was the worst time for me as all my friends would be dressing up, sorting their costumes and I was never allowed to join in.

I digress..... so, the only time I have dressed up was at the pub I worked in a few years ago and they decided to have a Halloween themed night and being the good barmaid I am I dressed up as a zombie pirate and had a wonderfully fun evening!





Did you trick and treat as kids? Is Halloween a big deal where you live?





Linking up with Helene and Taylor for Blogtober!




Helene in Between Blogtober

14 comments:

  1. We went through a phase of not dressing up too.
    That's a cool Zombie Pirate costume!

    Diana | Life in German

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    1. Thanks Diana, I have to admit i really rather enjoyed being a zombie pirate!

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  2. I have never trick or treated too.. Ahh.. the chocolates I missed..
    That Zombie Pirate look is really cool! ^^

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    1. thanks Jeanie! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

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  3. I like the zombie pirate! Way more adventurous than my efforts - I think being in the UK definitely makes a difference because it's just not a big deal.

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    1. Thanks Jenni! I'm totally seeing the UK/America divide with this topic! Well after only dressing up once I thought I should make the effort!

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  4. it is so interesting to me how halloween is so different in other places! i love any excuse to dress up :)

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    1. I know Helene and this post really seems to be showing the differences! I love dressing up too!

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  5. Halloween isn't a real big deal to me, but I have to admit that looking back at old pictures in costumes is fun. I have enjoyed learning the way other countries do or do not celebrate Halloween through this link up. I think in America it has turned into a much bigger thing over the last 10-15 years. It used to be more of a -kid thing.

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    1. I've loved seeing how other countries do it too - it's really interesting! Dressing up photos are always great to look back on!

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  6. Halloween is a total big deal. It depends on where you live, but it's definitely celebrated! Love your zombie barmaid costume! ;)

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    1. Hi Diana, yes it does seem to be big deal to quite a few - i just think in the UK its quieter and not so big! Thank you, it was so much fun to wear!

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  7. Halloween is such a big deal in America! Although, as I've gotten older my peers have become less interested in it. I think it's awesome that you participate in the holiday now. :)

    Best,
    Katie Petty
    theparisianwannabe.blogspot.com

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    1. Yeah it does seem to be a big deal but I guess like everything it you get a bit less involved as you get older! Yeah I'm enjoying getting to grips with Halloween nowadays!

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