Halloween

[rickharris]

Halloween - Why does the USA make such a thing about it when the UK and the rest of Europe in general until recently have ignored it. ToT is done here but only because it has been imported via TV.

But now our shops see it as bigish business.

[Matt]

Halloween - Why does the USA make such a thing about it when the UK and the rest of Europe in general until recently have ignored it. ToT is done here but only because it has been imported via TV.

But now our shops see it as bigish business.

"shops see it as bigish business."

Possibly this is significant?

It is a money making exercise pure and simple. Hence its significance in the US.

[Elefino]

Halloween - Why does the USA make such a thing about it when the UK and the rest of Europe in general until recently have ignored it. ToT is done here but only because it has been imported via TV.

But now our shops see it as bigish business.

Americans will seize any opportunity to have a party. The "Big Business" thing is a factor as well. Lots of candy and costumes to be sold.

St,Patricks Day is Very big here too even though most Americans are not of Irish descent. But that's due to the propensity of Americans to seize any opportunity to drink to excess.

(Do they celebrate with green beer in Ireland too?)

[Requiel]

St,Patricks Day is Very big here too even though most Americans are not of Irish descent. But that's due to the propensity of Americans to seize any opportunity to drink to excess.

(Do they celebrate with green beer in Ireland too?)

No. Most of the beer sold on St Patrick's Day in Ireland is very dark brown...