I have only just stumbled across this thread and I have just one thing to say: I am SO VERY glad that we really do not 'celebrate' Halloween here. I cannot think of anything worse than traipsing around the neighbourhood dolled up in some fancy costume - I'd likely be arrested for being a public nuisance if I tried it, as I'd be the only one out there!!

Agreeing with Pleater, the supermarkets have pumpkins piled high at the moment alongside cheap and nasty witches outfits in children's sizes, but I have never seen anyone buying any of those things let alone wearing them! Years ago, I heard of Tricking or Treating, but I have never done it or had it done to me. I have lived here for 16 years and in my previous home for 27 years but I have never had any child beating on my door, doing whatever it is that children do when Tricking or Treating. I probably would not open the door anyway, especially if it is after dark, unless I was expecting particular visitors.

The retailers (mainly the supermarkets) seem to have been trying to make capital from the event in the past few years, but I cannot see it catching on - at least, there is no sign around here that it is.