Halloween
Halloween in the UK is not quite the same as it is in the States. Lots less trick or treating, lots less costuming, but still generally the same amount of intoxicated people.
As a tribute to our homeland, a bunch of us did dress up last night when we hit the town for Saturday night. I, for one, shaved down to mutton chops to help achieve my Sherlock Holmes look for the evening. Others had their own creative take on how to dress up without a) having the full use of a wardrobe; b) having much money to spend on a costume; and c) having to consider riding trains and buses in the eventual costume. I’d certainly give an A+ to everyone for their efforts last night.
The debate about Halloween even took a spot in a popular soap this week, Coronation Street. A father, convinced Halloween is more gimmicky than a TV show on Bravo, decides his son isn’t getting the chance to trick or treat because “someone always gets hurt on Halloween”. To spite him, his girlfriend/wife (I haven’t watched the show enough to know) dresses herself and his son in sheets and hides in the house to scare him. Dad comes home, swings open the door, and smacks his son in the face. Son bleeds, needs stitches, and pops feels triumphant that his prediction about the night has come true.
So what is it about Halloween that British aren’t as fond of? Is it the fact that it’s American? Is it just that it’s never really caught on? Or is it, in the end, that British people are just far too easily spooked for some fun costumes one night a year?
I’m not sure, but judging by the looks I got with my mutton chops last night, I’d say it’s probably the last one.
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The Brits aren’t big into Halloween? How strange. I saw so many hen and stag parties (bachelorette/bachelor parties) where people were completely decked out in costume. What an odd contrast …