There are a number of festivals and practices which are considered traditional in the United States that are not celebrated in Australia. However, thanks to the wonders of the silver screen and cable television, many people in Australia (and indeed the rest of the world) are at least aware of what goes on in the United States. One of the incredibly enjoyable festivals that we miss out on in Australia is Halloween.

I experienced my first Halloween in 2004 in a quiet residential suburb not far from Columbus, Ohio. I was impressed by the effort that many people went to in decking out their houses. I was stunned by the inventiveness of the children’s costumes and the obscene amounts of candy they accumulated. I found myself (more…)

posted by Tony Mierzwicki @ 4:46 pm
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