Do you usually do anything for Halloween? Do you give out sweets to local children who come knocking at your door? Do you enjoy watching horror films at this time of year?

Halloween is a time of the year I actually enjoy, and, whilst I used to be against trick-or-treating, I do feel that it brings a sense of community. A lot of the children these days are thankful and polite, whereas in my generation it was quite rough and I don't think it was appreciated like it is now. I look forward to watching spooky and creepy films, and we always tend to watch Hocus Pocus as it's a family favourite.

What about you? Don't be put off sharing if you feel like a grinch; all perspectives are interesting to see.

I admit to being a full blown 100% grinch, Halloween has been imported from America and in my opinion it should have stayed there, I’d rather youngsters celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November, a true home grown tradition.

When I was young Halloween was very low key, I remember hollowing out turnips and putting a candle in them, there were no pumpkins then. That was it for Halloween we didn’t dress up or do trick or treat.

In past years we used to get sweets in if kids knocked but we rarely got any coming so don’t bother now.

Bonfire night was a big celebration the local kids spent weeks gathering stuff for a communal bonfire on waste ground, it used to end up enormous and sometimes the fire brigade would come and take some stuff off if it was too big. On the night of the 5th the bonfire was lit and families would come with fireworks and potatoes to bake in the embers, there was always a homemade Guy on the top of the bonfire.

1 hour ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

I admit to being a full blown 100% grinch, Halloween has been imported from America and in my opinion it should have stayed there, I’d rather youngsters celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November, a true home grown tradition.

When I was young Halloween was very low key, I remember hollowing out turnips and putting a candle in them, there were no pumpkins then. That was it for Halloween we didn’t dress up or do trick or treat.

In past years we used to get sweets in if kids knocked but we rarely got any coming so don’t bother now.

Bonfire night was a big celebration the local kids spent weeks gathering stuff for a communal bonfire on waste ground, it used to end up enormous and sometimes the fire brigade would come and take some stuff off if it was too big. On the night of the 5th the bonfire was lit and families would come with fireworks and potatoes to bake in the embers, there was always a homemade Guy on the top of the bonfire.

Days building a guy, then nights outside local pub asking “Penny for the guy” used to make quite a bit of money

1 hour ago, nottsnutter said:

Days building a guy, then nights outside local pub asking “Penny for the guy” used to make quite a bit of money

Living on Meadow Lane I’d stand outside the ground with my Guy in a pram, if Notts won the fans came out happy and I’d make loads and spend it on penny bangers and bonfire toffee.