You either love it, hate it or tolerate it. Halloween is becoming part of the Australian even calendar, but it’s the one holiday that tends to divide Australians.
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For some it’s a chance to dress up and have a bit of fun. For others its another example of Americanism being forced upon us.
Halloween, while embraced by the American’s as a day to dress up, enjoy candy, and party, doesn’t actually originate from the country. Halloween comes from the western European Christian celebration of Allhallowtide (Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day).
Halloween has been created out of the pre-existing celebration in much the same way that Easter and Christmas have evolved over time around the world.
In the central west Lithgow is a town that has embraced the spooky holiday, turning their main street into a Halloween event not to me missed – and it’s getting bigger and bigger each year.
In other towns parties and fundraisers were held over the weekend, while in other areas lollies have been purchased ready for trick-or-treat events on Monday night.
If you are getting into the Halloween spirit this year, we are keen to see your costume creations. Email your photo to lpinkerton@fairfaxmedia.com.au, and we will put together a gallery for those enjoying Halloween this year.