Has the UK caught with the US in ‘ celebrating Halloween ?

When visiting America in the mid 90s , ( a suburb of Washington DC ) i was surprised what a big thing Halloween was compared to England .

The houses where’ decorated with great care and style ( the opposite to Chinese tat seen in the UK now)

Alll Hallows day was very low key here 30 years ago . Now we have imported the tradition of Trick or Treat and it has become a commercially exploited occasion .

The Christian church disproves , but as we have become a much more secular society , not much notice is taken .

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Lugwho · 61-69, M

We went trick or treating once as teenagers, probably about 1979. We had to explain it to most people, and got told to clear off by several. What was more traditional was playing tricks on houses. Knick knocking, fireworks in gardens, known as mischief night in some parts. I live in Scotland now and guising is a long standing Halloween tradition. Very similar to trick or treating, but the guisers usually tell a joke or sing a song.