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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RubySoo · 56-60, F

Halloween only became a big thing here in the UK after the movie ET. Before that we made costumes from binbags and made paper masks and played bob apple.
All the Halloween decs only really became widespread here when ASDA became part of the Walmart family and sold decs in their stores.

Deffo couldn't get pumpkins easily then! I remember carving a swede with my dad!! Took forever!!

devonman · 61-69, M

@RubySoo The Chinese kids outfits were initially highly flammable and after several high profile incidents, changes were made to the production of the costumes. .
They remain very cheap ‘ throw away’ items . Kids love them. .