Halloween plans?

Hey jennlk, Oh right I forgot about the pumpkin carving thing, yes we'll or (I) will be doing that also. The Halloween party sounds like fun, the last time I went to one was about 5 yrs ago. Have a good time whatever you do!

Hi Codris, Oh this is really cool! I have a comment from an Italian speaker!! I've wondered what they do in many of the European countries, because I know in many countries Halloween is somewhat of a new tradition for them. That sounds like a lot of fun what you'll be doing. Well, I know that in Slovenia & Croatia where my family is from, they're starting to have these really cool Halloween parties in castles because there are so many castles everywhere. Anyway have fun!!

Hi Carrine, Is it also a tradition to go trick or treating in the Philippines? Do other people visit the cometary as well or get dressed up in scary costumes? I'm also interested to hear how people spend that holiday around the world.

honestly not totally. very few only who plays trick and treats. and we do not wear scary custumes. hahahaha only some zombie stuff and its only in the cemetery not in the house. LOL thats the tradition here in the Philippines, during halloween we do spent whole day in the cemetery, bring foods, light a candle in a big cross. bring flowers for the wakes. and we do give time to pray for the souls of our great great family members.

Hello karen, Wow you're kids were so lucky to have a mom like you! I hope they appreciate you for you! Yes those are all wonderful traditions, not sure if I'll be doing much as my husband is still out of town. I'll probably be home watching scary movies and handing out candies. Good for you that you're home is all decorated. Oh wait, I do have a skull on my door outside, that counts right? Well that's nice that you can eat the candy. I on the other hand am severely allergic to chocolate!! :(

Of course the skeleton counts...it all counts! :)) I'm sorry about your chocolate allergy :( I would hate that! Hugs, Karen

you have no idea how much i feel sorry for you. No choclate? thats terrible. did any one ever tell you how sweet and delicious it is?

Hi angelsmummy, You know I wasn't sure if they celebrated Halloween in the UK, so that's interesting that you do. Oh so you'll be doing the usual then with the kids, it's cute I find looking at all the adorable costumes they wear isn't it?

Its my nephews birthday on Halloween, so I will be taking my three darlings to his party. One is going as a wizard, one as a cat and the other as a witch. We will be eating lots of party food, probably things like ghost biscuits and pumpkin cakes. As well as the party I will also be taking the kids trick or treating. They get a great response all the neighbours near me love halloween so the kids get plenty of treats that will hopefully last until Christmas. I will also be buying sweets for the kids that knock around ours. I will buy a pumpkin and the kids will help me carve it. I tried pumpkin soup last year with the kids but they really didn't like it, so this year the center will go in the compost heap unless anyone has any ideas to get the kids to eat some pumpkin making it taste nice. Of course as we are doing the whole party and trick or treating this year I will be buying decorations as well. We love halloween in my house, its a great excuse for a party and some fun for the kids.

I probably wont be doing much, just staying at home and handing out candy because we live on an acreage so we don't get much people here. I might hang out with some friends, do some crazy stuff haha!

Hi Stevensitu, Yeah you're right as an ADULT I don't think that anyone will notice that you're not a kid! ;) Have fun anyway. ;)

You mean they won't notice your taller than average height? lol

hey. im dressin up as a clown. put on a lot of makeup and noone will notice in the dark. lol

It's pretty chilly here now so will have to see what the temp. is that day. I don't function so well out in the cold. Can't keep my feet warm!

Hello friend, That would be a different way to spend Halloween. Hopefully it won't get too cold or maybe bring a blanket and hot chocolate or something? That's what I'd do.

Hi marababe, I'm always surprised that that there are even a few people that celebrate this holiday so far away. Yeah well it is more of a North American holiday, and gaining popularity in parts of Europe also.

HI oasis, Oh ok well it's not for everyone, some really get into it and other don't.

Hey Hatley! Well that sounds like fun, you'll be going to your own Halloween party. Well, you might not feel like getting a costume, but you could always get a mask though? I'll be staying in and handing out candies so I'll probably just wear a scary mask. I get a kick of out of scaring the little kids with a costume! It's my favorite holiday though...

Hi suzylong, So will you two be watching scary movies or just whatever that night? Well have fun anyway.

hey rdadey, I agree that's the most annoying part of Halloween, the "getting up and down" part of it, especially when you're also trying to watch a scary movie at the same time, like me! I like scaring kids with a costume or mask too, well it's Halloween after all and they should be prepared to get scared! ;)

Actually, I was trying not to appear too mean. I love to scare the crap out of them. Don't matter what size they are, they're all fair game. I like to sit real still to appear as a dummy, then when they get pass me and I'm between them and they're parents...then they're mine.

Hi Paul, Ok well then enjoy doing whatever it is you like doing at home then. :)

Hello there, Yeah I didn't think it would be a popular holiday in most of Asia because it's more of a North American thing I think. Thank you we'll be enjoying our Halloween here! :)

Hi ravenladyj, I'm so very sorry to hear about your son. I can only imagine that must be difficult for you. Well I think that he'll really enjoy your visit and the book. I'll probably be going the horror marathon on Friday night and Saturday as well. Take care anyway.