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| Halloween...when the border between the living and the dead opens... |
The trick or treat custom has been gaining popularity here too. Ten years ago having children arrive dressed up as ghouls and wanting sweets was a rarity. Now it's wise to be prepared.
Looking at the origins of the commercial hype the blame tends to immediately be focused on the American hysteria generated during Halloween. This trend towards Trick or Treating seems to come from the USA but the preoccupation with Halloween dates from a different continent and custom base.
There are several sources of celebration. So although the American's have taken the commercial side of
the night to levels unparalleled, they are only borrowing from previous
traditions. We in Australia are competing for the precious commercial dollar
and are following hard in their footsteps.
Despite the origins, some stories are quite dark and scary,
fairies swapping children in their cots... etc, the spirits of the dead
returning... the children seem to enjoy dressing up and overdosing on sugar.
As long as they don't bounce off my walls when they have
consumed their ration of sugar, it's ok with me!
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