Yes it’s true! When you travel and or live in Australia, one of the main holidays you are going to miss is Halloween. I know I could hardly believe it myself in a country that loves to dress up for footy, the races, and other parties, but they don’t bother celebrating Halloween!
So why not celebrate Halloween? Well when Canadian or American teachers in Australia have asked people in Australia the most common answers are:
1) It is an Americanized event where it is an excuse for kids to get candy. Plus we don’t like to do what other countries are doing.
2) The message of Halloween is a bad one – witches; tricking; giving away candy.
What about the joy of dressing up; or meeting your neighbours and building a safe and fun community?
All I know is that, as an adult, I miss Halloween parties, getting dressed up, giving out candy and seeing the kids in their cute costumes.
Our suggestion: get dressed up anyway, have your own Halloween party while in Australia
Speaking of what I miss in Australia as a Canadian; how about candy and treats?! Stay tuned!
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Hello,
I’m Australian and I celebrate Halloween and have for years here in Sydney.My family and friends loved it because I go all out with decorating,dressing up making fun food etc.I even make spooky cocktails for the sdults.I send out flyers in my street and nearby to notify the neighbours a few days before.Most will participate and those who don’t that’s ok too.We teach our kids to be polite when given lollies and when not and there is always a few adults about with the kids when trick or treating.It’s wonderful to see the kids so happy.Us adults have fun too,because there’s always a party afterwards with lot’s of games,food,dancing etc.
To me Halloween is lot’s of fun and a great excuse to meet up with family and friends and just enjoying life!