How Do You Celebrate Halloween?

Canada
October 31, 2009 3:14am CST
My husband and I went to a halloween party next door at the veterans club (husband fought in Viet Nam, so he's elligable for membership), and we had a great time. There was a nice dinner, a dance, and lots to drink. Tonight, the actual date of Halloween, we're going to a friend's place for dinner (we're bringing the food) and to hand out candy to children in the neighbourhood, as they come to the door. Last night we dressed up in a couple of the Russian uniforms that my husband brought with him when he came to Canada, and we'll do the same tonight. Halloween is such a fun holiday, and we really enjoy celebrations. How do you celebrate?
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
2 Nov 09
Earlier this week I helped my clients put together costumes, including one "Statue of Liberty. I went to their party. I do not normally do much for Halloween. I am in a neighborhood without families with kids.
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• Indonesia
16 Nov 10
No, I dont celebrate it and I never celebrate it all my life. :)
• United States
4 Nov 09
I had to work so I put on the t-shirt from my favorite Irish Pub and I put a towel in my back pocket and I went as a bartender.When I got home I saw the 100 greatest Heavy Metal songs countdown and then I saw my favorite parts of Rocky Horror Picture Show.It was a good Halloween.
@Buchi_bulla (8298)
• India
13 Nov 09
In India Halloween is not celebrated. I do not know why halloween is celebrated. But I have seen in movies that some yellow pumpkin is decorated like a face. But any celebration is joyful and enjoyable. Have a happy Halloween.
• United States
3 Nov 09
We dress up the kids and usually do something at our church. I went to a haunted house this year, I haven't been in a while, it was fun.
• United States
15 Jan 10
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love to decorate my home and go to Halloween parties. I also go to haunted houses. On the actual day of Halloween, I make a nice dinner for friends and family and hand out treats.
@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
1 Nov 09
Well, from a Religious stand point I do not really celebrate Halloween anymore but our Church always has a Harvest party the night of Halloween to give the kids an alternative to Trick or Treating, etc. Plus it gives the adults a chance to get together and fellowship. Last night we had ours again, and the Theme was 50s this yr. so everyone came dressed from back in the 50s and there was food and skits, and candy for the kids.
@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
1 Nov 09
Stay home with the lights out. And we STILL got some kids ringing the door bell! We got up early, went to the bank, went to Sam's, went by the library to recheck some audio books, and then went out to the roomie's folks. Today was the actual date of their anniversary so we actually took our presents out today. Viv got some nice rib eyes at Sams (actually I paid for them but she got the groceries at Wal-mart last night) and I took the pillow I made out. We also took some Halloween candy to her nephew. We ate lunch then after a bit came home and went to bed. I got up around 7 and brought in the dogs.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
31 Oct 09
I just celebrate by having a nice dinner at home and I love to watch scary movies all night long specially if is on a weekend.
@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
2 Nov 09
This has been either the second or third year that I have gone to my daughter's house for a costume Halloween party and this one I think was the best, since it happened that I didn't take my grandson home with me. The plan is usually that I am the babysitter and when he gets tired, I take him home for the night. For some reason, his dad decided to put him to bed here. Seems he wasn't drinking much and didn't mind putting him to bed at home! I had a great time and got to introduce a new male friend to the family and friends who were there........danishcanadian, you are one of the first to know!! He was a hit with some and I'm sure not so much with others! On Halloween, I do not get kids at my door.........I had ONE this year, so the new "friend" and I spent the evening in front of the television watching movies........and 5 of the grandkids visited with their LOOT and costumes to show Nana what they had collected...........WOW, what a bundle they each had!
• Philippines
31 Oct 09
We really don't celebrate Halloween here. It's not very traditional. Although, there are Halloween Parties and some villages have their trick or treat. Establishments decorate their own places with spooky stuff. However, personally I don't go to Halloween parties. I just let this day pass without doing something relevant to the celebration. Heheh.
@tcup345 (358)
• United States
1 Nov 09
As quietly as possible. This year I took my grandaughter around town for trick-or-treating, my husband gave out candy. We're at a stage where we'd really rather not celebrate. We're turning into grouchy old geezers!lol
• United States
3 Nov 09
I just take my kids out trick or treating around to friends I know and my neighbor hood. This year was pretty nice seeing people around our neighbor hood. I don't dress up much when it comes to Halloween. I make sure my kids are dressed up on something nice but never scary.
@solared (1207)
• United States
1 Nov 09
I don't really celebrate halloween, I have my reasons an they all aren't religious, lets just say I've had things happen the week of halloween that forever made me see it this way.
• Australia
31 Oct 09
Halloween isn't big here in Australia & you find that in most neighborhoods, there is no trick or treating...I just moved house & when we first moved into the house we just moved from, we got caught out as all the kids in the estate go trick or treating...I had to race up the road to get lollies & we ran out!! We don't normally do it & I don't think my new neighborhood goes trck or treating as it's now 6:40 pm & no one has knocked on our door yet...I did want to take my 2 1/2 year old trick or treating but I can't find her fairy costume as I'm still unpacking...oh well
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
31 Oct 09
I do but, don't dress up anymore I gave that up when I was in my 20's. I pass out candy or take the youngest trick or treating ( my husband and I switch each year as to who does what).
@tontunan (254)
• Philippines
31 Oct 09
During Halloween, our family and relatives gathers. We cook different kinds of foods like pastries and delicacies. we eat together and we go together to visit our passed love ones in the cemetery.