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To sit in the dark and pretend I am not in!

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Flaxseed Tue 31-Oct-17 19:56:48

.......The main reason being is that I forgot to buy any sweets for the 'Trick or Treaters'

But if I'm really honest - I also hate the whole concept of kids knocking on doors collecting sweets.

When DD's were little we used to go to a friend's house. There were always about 8 children who excitedly dressed up, eat burgers/hot dogs and played games.
'Trick or Treating' was confined to her cul de sac where most of the neighbour's encouraged it and we respected anyone who did not display any sign of wanting to participate.
We split the parents up into those-who-took-the-kids-out and those-who-cooked-tea

I always chose the latter group!

Am I just being miserable or do others agree?!!

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W11girl Wed 01-Nov-17 19:34:57

I'm not a believer in the Halloween thing and will not allow myself to be brainwashed by the commercialism of it. I do not answer my door, but I don't put the lights out. My freedom is important to me..if someone thinks I'm bah humbug, so be it. Its not my problem, its theirs.

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paddyann Wed 01-Nov-17 23:22:23

homefarm Halloween has always been celebrated in Scotland and Ireland ,it was taken TO America and they changed it to trick or treat .I was very surprised when my English son in law said he had never been "guising" so he went with the wee ones last night ...and he had a great time ..oh an dthe odd glass of wine or two from folk who took the children in to perform their party piece

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jeanie99 Tue 07-Nov-17 01:10:12

We live in a small village so we don't get anyone calling.
When we lived in our previous home I loved the carol singers coming round.
I used to asked them in for the full repertoire, they worked for their money it was great fun I loved it.

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