Not an Australian tradition but for some reason seems to be catching on???
2006-09-13 15:27:52 · 14 answers · asked by Uncle Fester 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I suppose we copy a lot of things from America & i suppose the kids like the idea of free lollies but its to late now because every year in our suburb a big do is put on for it,not that i agree with it.
2006-09-13 17:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by ausblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, since it is an English (from the Druids of Britain), and Australia, why wouldn't be celebrated in Australia. Besides that, it's fun. Candy, parties, and a reason for women to dress in slinky outfits, why the hell not?
2006-09-14 01:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, not an Aussie tradition but a darned good reason to go and get free chocolate!!!! Besides, it's fun to dress up and walk around like a loon (or in my case a Killer Bunny) :)
2006-09-13 23:22:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey i'm an aussie so will answer from an aussie point of view. the kids love to dress up and get free candy, and the parents love having the kids outa the house for a while (maybe so they can have a quick shag). Australia has become so americanized anyway, soon we'll be celebrating the 4th of July LOL :)
2006-09-13 23:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by jessop m 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Some kids turned up at my door wanting lollies. No way. I don't think it should be encouraged. I would not allow my kids to sell raffle tickets door to door - we don't know these people. The kids want to dress up maybe Australia should come up with it's own day. They still won't get free gut rot from me though.
2006-09-13 23:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halloween was a very important date in the pagan calender pre christian that is so Aussies being Aussies they stole from the yanks who stole it from us pagan europeans
2006-09-13 22:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by MITCHELL B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just an awesomely fun thing to celebrate no matter where you live.
2006-09-13 22:30:19 · answer #7 · answered by J P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
halloween or all hallows eve is a christian celebration. also a pagan and native american celebration. as for me, i like it because its FUN.
2006-09-13 22:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by oldguy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because its fun, and after all its an ancient celtic holiday and the root of most of white australia were british werent they? just have fun.
2006-09-14 01:25:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
why do yanks celebrate it when its a european tradition
2006-09-14 07:27:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋