Is Halloween a big deal in Europe?
For some reason I don’t think so. Maybe it’s catching on, but I’m pretty sure Halloween is a North American thing. I don’t think Europeans understand why some of us put the kind of effort into out costumes and decorations and parties that we do. Which is why I don’t understand why my site is getting absolutely killed by a Hungarian site right now (http://www.ize.hu) I guess they just think the costume looks cool.
But they must think it’s pretty lame to spend time, effort and money on a silly night that doesn’t seem to serve a purpose.
Though, I guess that’s why I like Halloween, because it is purposeless. It’s a chance to be creative and funny and get to drunk and rowdy.
Maybe they’re missing out?
September 20th, 2007 at 9:58 am
HEY!! I was in London Eng for halloween a few years ago- psyched to check it out, but it was lame-o. just a few people with blood droplets painted around their mouths. they don’t know what they’re missing.
October 8th, 2007 at 8:24 am
ahh trust you young’uns across the pond! the fact that it’s bigger and gorier over there doesn’t mean it’s taken more or less seriously! you didn’t just ‘invent’ the custom – take a solemn (and seriously spooky) night of the year for restless spirits and turn it into a big party where hospitality is the focus! strange…
i live in the countryside and it’s an important night to stay inside – my ancestors (and, in all probability, yours too!) would not have left the house on all hallow’s eve, some would even keep their animals inside, incase the spirits drove them mad or made their milk sour!
perhaps (i’m only speaking personally really) we still have a connection, and some repect for the restless spirit and its surroudings. maybe that’s why we don’t represent them? at any rate, dressing up as wonder woman and throwing coeslaw at you r neighbour’s garage isn’t everyone’s bag over here (though, don’t get me wrong, i’m a bit partial to it…)
October 9th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Coleslaw?! Does that happen??
September 4th, 2009 at 1:29 am
I know in Australia, some young adults and teenagers will go house to house, celebrating Halloween, but most people will look at them strangely, accuse them of advocating the devil, call them crazy, etc, etc.
It’s a shame, really.