Quote Originally Posted by Foxgun Tom
In the United States Halloween is a commercial enterprise ( although a lot of fun ) here in Scotland its a festival linked to our Celtic and historical roots and traditions. Believe it or not!! there are still significant cultural differences between the USA and Scotland despite our close and warm connections??????????
Tom, I'm reluctant to hang labels, because they simply don't fit everyone, aye? But the vast majority of U.S. citizens think that their culture is the same culture practiced in every corner of the world, excepting those 'under-privileged third world nations' that don't know any better.

I'd be willing to wager that I can get the majority of people reading this thread headed off to their favorite search engine with the mention of one word - Samhain.

People here generally have no idea of what Samhain actually is. (or how it's pronounced! )

Here, the holiday has become a time to dress up and beg sweeties (if you are a child) or party (if you are an adult).

The thing for everyone to remember is that we cannot formulate opinions of an entire nation, based on the words and actions of a few.