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[Kevin]

So ...... curtains closed at the front, cars parked in street, hiding at the back not answering the door. We have lived here for 15 years and so far my junior spy at the front has recognised none of the doorknockers.

I hate this extortionate invasion of my home.

Evil thoughts about the parents and the joyful approach of thunder and a lot of rain.

Yippee.

Kevin

[Kevin]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]24901[/ATTACH]Double yippee

[Jone5y]

I've learned a little trick from a mate of a mate. If the extortionists can't name the date and place of the ANZAC landing they get a terse reminder that Halloween is an American tradition - if they don't know the details of such an important occasion in Australia's history, what the F*ck r they doing celebrating something that means little more than lollies and chocolate to Americans.........Just a thought. Feel free to insert your own favourite aussie tradition.

Of course this plan is only applied to those of sufficient age to know the correct response :-)

[mikizee]

No one has knocked on my door, and if they did I wouldn't answer.

[Yamaha Man]

I've learned a little trick from a mate of a mate. If the extortionists can't name the date and place of the ANZAC landing they get a terse reminder that Halloween is an American tradition - if they don't know the details of such an important occasion in Australia's history, what the F*ck r they doing celebrating something that means little more than lollies and chocolate to Americans.........Just a thought. Feel free to insert your own favourite aussie tradition.

Of course this plan is only applied to those of sufficient age to know the correct response :-)

+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ehtcom]

We love it and embrace it

had about ten groups of little terrors so far.

Sent the vampire witch daughter off with a group of monsters (including a few grown up ones) and she has returned with a nice haul of sweets.

Quite a few houses in our street participate, and hang ribbons on our gates/fences etc so the kids know where to get some treats.

mwa hahahaha

[cableconnoisseur]

I'm not a fan either.

It's just another Hallmark holiday as far as I'm concerned.

But...............my kids love it, as do their friends.

Hang on...............I hear someone at the front door.............

[Kevin]

We love it and embrace it


Quite a few houses in our street participate, and hang ribbons on our gates/fences etc so the kids know where to get some treats.

mwa hahahaha

I can just about stomach the street party aspect. We get cars arriving at the bottom of the street, disgorging children that none of us know, who do the rounds get into the car and leave for the next street.

Still only two sets - I think the rain has dampened it all somewhat.

Kevin

[LogicprObe]

I can see gangs of brats annoying people up and down the street.
No one wants to climb the 100 odd stairs to my place and then brave the dogs it seems.

[Jake]

I'm ready. Got the Sonos zone in the shed cranked up so when the little freeloaders walk past I can scare the crap out of them.



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[mondie]

I've learned a little trick from a mate of a mate. If the extortionists can't name the date and place of the ANZAC landing they get a terse reminder that Halloween is an American tradition - if they don't know the details of such an important occasion in Australia's history, what the F*ck r they doing celebrating something that means little more than lollies and chocolate to Americans.........Just a thought. Feel free to insert your own favourite aussie tradition.

Of course this plan is only applied to those of sufficient age to know the correct response :-)

l like it. Halloween is a British tradition that the yanks have made their own, anything for a bit of commercialisation.

[LogicprObe]

l like it. Halloween is a British tradition that the yanks have made their own, anything for a bit of commercialisation.

I thought it was actually Irish?

[Kevin]

I can't see the attachment ?

Sorry Aaron - it is just the local radar showing widespread heavy rain including me.

Kevin

[Willow]

Reverse Psychology is the key lads , with a little help from djb's thread ( Derby or bust , or Travels with my Yogi ).

Serve up some Salad on Pita Bread for the little darlings , my guess it'll be like a bucket of water thrown on a cat ( they don't forget )
and they won't be back next year , probably tell their mates as well.

[Jone5y]

According to the great Wiki "It has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holiday All Saints' Day, but is today largely a secular celebration."

I don't care really, if we don't know of its origin and true meaning why the hell are there people knocking on my door interrupting my enjoyment of some fine Mudgee wine!!!

[Kevin]

I don't care really, if we don't know of its origin and true meaning why the hell are there people knocking on my door interrupting my enjoyment of some fine Mudgee wine!!!

Snap!!!

Huntington 2005 Shiraz which regrettably is just being finished.

Kevib

[Jone5y]

Snap!!!

Huntington 2005 Shiraz which regrettably is just being finished.

Kevib

Thankfully I had a moment of weakness when my wine guy last tried to 'flog me some grog' therefore there is a supply of 02, 3 and 4 shiraz and cab sav ready to go for me. For cryin' out loud, even their chardonnay and sem since 06 have been bloody good. It's a wonder I manage to store any at all. Don't get me started on the stuff from Miramar.........or Robert Stein or ...................

Anyhoo, back to the OP's topic.

[Keith_W]

Can someone tell me what you're supposed to do when they knock on your door? I didn't know it was Halloween, so I had no sweets at home for them. I went and got two $1 coins instead. The girls smiled sweetly and said "we don't take money, thank you!" and left. What do you do if you have no sweets?

(We were in the middle of the x-over GTG ... those Halloween girls might have been a bit taken aback by this weird male ritual where people walk around with cables, open CD jewel cases everywhere, and equipment scattered around the living room!!!)

[Jake]

Can someone tell me what you're supposed to do when they knock on your door? I didn't know it was Halloween, so I had no sweets at home for them. I went and got two $1 coins instead. The girls smiled sweetly and said "we don't take money, thank you!" and left. What do you do if you have no sweets?

(We were in the middle of the x-over GTG ... those Halloween girls might have been a bit taken aback by this weird male ritual where people walk around with cables, open CD jewel cases everywhere, and equipment scattered around the living room!!!)

You should have invited them in for a DBT. Definitely doesn't fall in the treat category though

[comfortablynumb]

Last year the wife gave them all the horrible sweets no-one likes, plus all the "health bars" (read horse fodder held together with a little honey)..........

Not one caller this year !!!!

[holdencaulfield2007]

IIRC this topic came up last year and the responses were the same. You either think it is a load of American Crap or you think it is a bit of harmless fun for the kids. I am in the latter camp! Each to their own.

[norpus]

Make sure you have enough lollies yourselves beforehand and you won't mind giving the rest away

[JohnA]

lollies are bad mmmkay

personally i dont mind it, but they need to be dressed up (effort made) before i hand out any fruit....OOOOPS i meant lollies

[Ralph]

... and I celebrated yesterday as Reformation Day.

[Batty]

I've learned a little trick from a mate of a mate. If the extortionists can't name the date and place of the ANZAC landing they get a terse reminder that Halloween is an American tradition - if they don't know the details of such an important occasion in Australia's history, what the F*ck r they doing celebrating something that means little more than lollies and chocolate to Americans.........Just a thought. Feel free to insert your own favourite aussie tradition.

Of course this plan is only applied to those of sufficient age to know the correct response :-)

Started in Scotland

[My Rantz]

I don't believe Austalia should celebrate Halloween, it's just another commercial exploitation.

But . . . .

. . . . we can't stop it. So don't be so mean to all the kids who get enjoyment from dressing up and annoying the neighbours. You were all kids once - well, maybe with a couple of exceptions.

[com5984]

hate the idea, but luckily live in secure building

[emesbee]

I was dreading a knock on the door last night. Didn't have any sweets or lollies in the pantry, so I was a sitting duck for any trick-or-treaters who might be prowling the streets looking for unsuspecting adults. Somehow, I don't think pickled onions or roll-mops would have been considered acceptable 'treats'. Looks like I dodged the bullet, phew!

[ehtcom]

You've got roll mops?
Haven't had them for years, the "boss" wont let them in the house.

I'm gunna smuggle a jar into the back of the fridge

[Jake]

I'm gunna smuggle a jar into the back of the fridge

Best place for 'em

[emesbee]

You've got roll mops?
Haven't had them for years, the "boss" wont let them in the house.

I'm gunna smuggle a jar into the back of the fridge

Not any more. I ate them. (I'm single, by the way. I wonder why?)

[Willow]

You need help msb

[emesbee]

You need help msb

Nah, just another jar of roll-mops.