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!
We went through a phase of not dressing up too.
ReplyDeleteThat's a cool Zombie Pirate costume!
Diana | Life in German
Thanks Diana, I have to admit i really rather enjoyed being a zombie pirate!
DeleteI have never trick or treated too.. Ahh.. the chocolates I missed..
ReplyDeleteThat Zombie Pirate look is really cool! ^^
thanks Jeanie! I'm glad I'm not the only one!
DeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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!
Deleteit is so interesting to me how halloween is so different in other places! i love any excuse to dress up :)
ReplyDeleteI know Helene and this post really seems to be showing the differences! I love dressing up too!
DeleteHalloween 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.
ReplyDeleteI've loved seeing how other countries do it too - it's really interesting! Dressing up photos are always great to look back on!
DeleteHalloween is a total big deal. It depends on where you live, but it's definitely celebrated! Love your zombie barmaid costume! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi 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!
DeleteHalloween 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. :)
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Katie Petty
theparisianwannabe.blogspot.com
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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