tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post5370902270967543567..comments2023-10-26T15:34:56.807+01:00Comments on Pond Parleys: Trick or TreatPond Parleyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03127142379706540812noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-16973571246034868502010-10-28T22:20:54.590+01:002010-10-28T22:20:54.590+01:00This is my first Halloween in London (we moved fro...This is my first Halloween in London (we moved from NYC a few months ago), and I can't believe what a nonentity it is. Christmas decorations began going up in August, but not a pumpkin in sight! I was lukewarm on the holiday before, but now I'm beginning to miss it.<br /><br />Nappy Valley Girl--my grade school was exactly the same; we had an official parade that the entire village came out to watch, and then everyone had half an hour to rush home before Trick or Treating began. It required a lot participation from the adults, but we loved it.DMhttp://www.dippedmadeleine.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-67665522572127367222010-10-25T22:44:38.363+01:002010-10-25T22:44:38.363+01:00When I was a kid I remember going trick-or-treatin...When I was a kid I remember going trick-or-treating with my babysitter (I know how lame that sounds) and we did dress up and everything but only got a few sweets from each house we visited. As for Halloween parties, I'm sure there are some around, especially as I'm a student, but I don't really care enough to dress up and attend (I'm from the UK by the way).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092117102877690831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-69497200451657893062010-10-25T21:21:17.299+01:002010-10-25T21:21:17.299+01:00Over my way we batten down the hatches and pretend...Over my way we batten down the hatches and pretend to be out!!!!!<br />I am not a lover of Halloween.<br />I have noticed the shops teeming with outfits for children though. I rather like the pumpkin idea if I was going to bother, that is.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-25251810372598233402010-10-25T17:38:39.798+01:002010-10-25T17:38:39.798+01:00Well we may not have had trick or treating here in...Well we may not have had trick or treating here in the UK when I was a kid.But I do remember apple bobbing and making lanterns to burn candles in- I can remember my Dad carved one out of a giant swede.<br />To day my old folk at the day centre I worked at went on an autumn ride out to see the local Pumpkin patch to see the sights.I was told it was amazingly busy as it is the half term holiday so families were out buy the pumpkin for the season. The local supermarkets are full of Pumpkins and Halloween candy. So all i can say there are parties going on and some trick or treating .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-19738392794847476802010-10-25T17:36:30.037+01:002010-10-25T17:36:30.037+01:00Thank you. I try!Thank you. I try!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-82658748550105245022010-10-25T15:50:31.804+01:002010-10-25T15:50:31.804+01:00My experience was much more like Mike's. We g...My experience was much more like Mike's. We got driven into town to trick or treat when we were younger too. We might have caused some mischief later on, I can't remember (wink, wink.) Toni, your costumes rock!Midwest to Midlandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251533810918077310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-44102111398516327032010-10-25T07:36:30.149+01:002010-10-25T07:36:30.149+01:00It's starting to take off in the UK ... we wer...It's starting to take off in the UK ... we were invited to two Halloween parties and we even found a pumpkin grotto. Was slightly surprised to see candy canes mixed in the Halloween candy, but I was opportunistic and picked some up for Christmas.amodernmotherhttp://www.amodernmother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-21873304250299275362010-10-24T21:26:16.192+01:002010-10-24T21:26:16.192+01:00Last year I was still in shock at what a huge deal...Last year I was still in shock at what a huge deal Halloween is in the US. This year I'm already getting accustomed to the idea - we have four pumpkins outside the house (although a squirrel ate one of them) and even some fake spider webs. I'm still giggling at how seriously everyone takes it though - the boys' school is having a costume parade, and the letter I've had about instructions for viewing is virtually more official than anything I've received before from the school!nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.com