Halloween Amanda Steel
For a lot of parents in the UK, Halloween is about dressing up your children in cute pumpkin (or other) outfits, which when they look back on the photos, they’ll cringe and wonder why you did that to them. It’s also about keeping them entertained with sweets, or sometimes trying to offer them healthier versions and hoping that they don’t notice. Perhaps you’ll chaperone your children and their friends as they go trick-or-treating. Although, I’ve noticed less of this in recent years.
If you’re looking for a rewarding party game to get your children warmed up for your planned Halloween festivities, the Irish partake in a card game where children pick a card. Each one has a small treat underneath (usually money or a small sweet) which the child gets to keep. If you’re wanting something a little more adventurous, Ireland also hosts the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival. It is described as being the biggest Halloween celebration in Europe. Amongst the attractions and events are; a spooky tour, a haunted house and lots of family friendly entertainment. Further afield, in Mexico, they celebrate the Day of the Dead, leaving out offerings for the souls of loved ones who have passed on, believing that they return for
Other countries have different ways of celebrating Halloween. Some are fun, while others reduce the cost of Halloween costumes. Sometimes they can help both adults and children come to terms with the unavoidable subject of death in the family. - 14 -
