Last year we had only one goblin at our door. Last night we ended up with 10 people and the costumes were excellent. Former neighbours and their children came to visit and our visitors stayed for a while.
One little fellow came to see us last year and he was dressed like Harry Potter. He was the lone visitor but this year he returned as Darth Vader. I always give him a toy as well because he lives with his mother and grand mother after the death of his father. He needs a male presence.
Years ago when we were children Halloween was a big deal and people gave apples for their treats. Rarely did you get candy and if you did it was home made fudge or molasses candy. Today box stores dictate the treats and everyone buys these serve sized goodies. It has become the third biggest $ grab for the commercial enterprises.
When we went trick or treating in those days it was for real. Tricking included events which bordered on vandalism when it was carried to extreme. Soaping windows and turning over the odd back house was considered mild but today there is little of this. Schools and community organizations make safe events for the children as there has been fear because of terrible things taking place.
Halloween has been hijacked by organizations ready to cash in on this fun night to make it a fund night.I must be getting grumpy but I see more and more events turning in to fundraisers and it seems every time there is a special occasion someone has their hand out looking for cash. Yesterday as Theresa and I were shopping we stopped at a red light and a biker was there with his helmet asking for money for the March of Dimes. At the cash register we are regularly asked if we would like to give money to a dozen groups.
Schools, churches, service clubs and a variety of organizations appeal for funds which should be budgeted properly.Maybe this is the way of the future but maybe the priorities of government agencies should reflect basic needs instead of spending our taxes on wars and destructive behaviour.
Halloween is still fun for many and I will put away my pumpkin for another year and look forward to seeing more Harry Potters next Halloween.
One little fellow came to see us last year and he was dressed like Harry Potter. He was the lone visitor but this year he returned as Darth Vader. I always give him a toy as well because he lives with his mother and grand mother after the death of his father. He needs a male presence.
Years ago when we were children Halloween was a big deal and people gave apples for their treats. Rarely did you get candy and if you did it was home made fudge or molasses candy. Today box stores dictate the treats and everyone buys these serve sized goodies. It has become the third biggest $ grab for the commercial enterprises.
When we went trick or treating in those days it was for real. Tricking included events which bordered on vandalism when it was carried to extreme. Soaping windows and turning over the odd back house was considered mild but today there is little of this. Schools and community organizations make safe events for the children as there has been fear because of terrible things taking place.
Halloween has been hijacked by organizations ready to cash in on this fun night to make it a fund night.I must be getting grumpy but I see more and more events turning in to fundraisers and it seems every time there is a special occasion someone has their hand out looking for cash. Yesterday as Theresa and I were shopping we stopped at a red light and a biker was there with his helmet asking for money for the March of Dimes. At the cash register we are regularly asked if we would like to give money to a dozen groups.
Schools, churches, service clubs and a variety of organizations appeal for funds which should be budgeted properly.Maybe this is the way of the future but maybe the priorities of government agencies should reflect basic needs instead of spending our taxes on wars and destructive behaviour.
Halloween is still fun for many and I will put away my pumpkin for another year and look forward to seeing more Harry Potters next Halloween.
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