After 20+ years in the country I've noticed that Halloween is not something you will see a lot here, especially in the less touristy areas. I asked around with locals and came up with an interesting explanation, and posted an article about it on my blog.
Basically, summing up the article so you don't necessarily have to read it, there are two reasons.
1. National Pride. It's perceived as a strictly US holiday, so the more patriotic stay away from it. That's in part due to the anti-American-meddling sentiments that still do exist here.
2. It's considered Demonic. 'Nuff said. Old argument.
But still, there seems to be a rise in more and more celebrating it. Has anyone else noticed that? gre: Any thoughts on that?
Basically, summing up the article so you don't necessarily have to read it, there are two reasons.
1. National Pride. It's perceived as a strictly US holiday, so the more patriotic stay away from it. That's in part due to the anti-American-meddling sentiments that still do exist here.
2. It's considered Demonic. 'Nuff said. Old argument.
But still, there seems to be a rise in more and more celebrating it. Has anyone else noticed that? gre: Any thoughts on that?
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