[lace-chat] Hallowe'en/celebrations in general
Janice mentioned Hallowe'en. It's not something that was ever part of the calendar in the UK until fairly recently, when the shops discovers (after ET) that they could make money by selling stuff for it. We don't generally get kids 'trick or treating', but the few that do can be quite intimidating, especially to older people who don't understand what it's all about. I've cracked that one by putting a red light in my hall and in the porch, which aren't switched on til someone rings the doorbell. Gives a good background to Morticia Nathan who answers the door - long black wig, black cloak, baking powder for face powder and bright red lips. Because they don't expect that here, the trick or treaters tend to leave the doorstep in a bit of hurry. I've seen my first Christmas stuff for sale in my local supermarket. Add to Grandfather's Day (another invention to part children from their money) on 25th September. So there must be a 'Grandmother's Day' some time as well, seeing as there's Father's Day to go with Mother's Day. Looking forward to seeing Sister's Day, Brother's DayBest Friend's Day, My Pet's Day and any other's the marketing people can come up with to try and boost sales. Being a grumpy old woman again. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Hallowe'en/celebrations in general
We accidently found a good way of getting rid of trick or treaters last year :o) We'd forgotten all about it, so had nothing in the house that we were willing to give out apart from rich tea biscuits and the little packets of Sunmaid raisins. We only had one group come to the door, we think the word got out that it wasn't worth bothering with number 59 very quickly! Helen At 22:45 20/09/2005, Jean Nathan wrote: Janice mentioned Hallowe'en. It's not something that was ever part of the calendar in the UK until fairly recently. Helen, Somerset, UK Forget the formulae, let's make lace -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.3/106 - Release Date: 19/09/2005 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Hallowe'en/celebrations in general
I've seen my first Christmas stuff for sale in my local supermarket. Add to Grandfather's Day (another invention to part children from their money) on 25th September. So there must be a 'Grandmother's Day' some time as well, seeing as there's Father's Day to go with Mother's Day. Looking forward to seeing Sister's Day, Brother's DayBest Friend's Day, My Pet's Day and any other's the marketing people can come up with to try and boost sales. We see our first Christmas stuff in the stores as soon as Father's day is finished which is the first weekend in September. This week on Monday it was apparently international 'Speak Like a Pirate day. Can you understand that? It was on the news and other related shows. Cheers( Ahh me hearties), Yvonne. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Hallowe'en/celebrations in general
At 02:45 PM 9/20/2005, you wrote: Janice mentioned Hallowe'en. It's not something that was ever part of the calendar in the UK until fairly recently, when the shops discovers (after ET) that they could make money by selling stuff for it. Yes, in the USA it's big business. We see Halloween and Christmas both showing up in the stores before school starts. I try to ignore the Christmas stuff for a couple more months. Halloween is the manufacturers' second biggest holiday of the year (after Christmas). They now put out all kinds of decorations (Halloween pumpkin lights, anyone?) and costumes. Candy for treats is in every store. And, yes, I already bought some -- a package of 50, which won't be enough. I'll need to pick up 30-50 more. I usually have 70-100 goblins at my door, depending on the weather. It seems to be less these days because the town has Downtown Trick or Treat the last business hour of the day, with the main street blocked off and costumed goblins with parents swarming all over. Many parents take kids there and don't let them go door-to-door afterwards. There's also a lot of supervised parties. When I was working, we usually had to dress up for the holiday, if it were on a working day. I usually made up something from what I had on hand. I have a red tunic/pant/long vest outfit that was made for a special party. Along with it, I made a long thin tail with a spade end, and two short red horns to pin in my hair. With them, I can become Mrs. Devil without much fuss. I also have a black pointed witch's hat that I can wear with all black clothes, and become a witch. (I have an old fashioned round broom to carry.) These outfits have been used many times. Both outfits are suitable to cool weather, and very modist. The problem with kids' costumes is our weather. It is usually very cool and, most of the time, rainy. Cute costumes get covered up with coats, unless they are carefully planned to be able to put long johns and sweatshirts under them. I make an effort to rake up the nuts and leaves from the yard so no kid will slip on them if he leaves the sidewalk. Walnut leaves (with rain on them) are really slippery. We're headed into another holiday season, and I'm not ready for it. What happened to summer??? Alice in Oregon -- preparing for a weekend camping trip (if staying in a trailer can be called camping.) And it's supposed to rain some. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Hallowe'en/celebrations in general
That's interesting Jean. I had assumed Halloween was celebrated in the UK because of a an ex-neighbour of mine. Jane would now be in her mid-40's, and is an English-born Aussie citizen, who moved away from my street a couple of years ago. Anyhow, Jane always arranged a get-together on Halloween for the kids in the street, as that is what was done when she was a little girl in England. A bit of a party at her place first, with the kids in costume and games like bobbing for apples etc. Then she would herd the group of kids around several houses in the street - all prearranged, so you knew they were coming. Hallowen hasn't been a traditional celebration in Australia, there is a little push for it these days but hasn't really caught on. Jen in Melbourne (who thinks grumpy old women and men are fun) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
