October 30, 2011

Trick or treat


Halloween seems to become more popular here but the "trick or treat" part of the custom is still more of an exception;  children dress up and go from house to house for treats.  
There is a different but comparable custom in some towns in Belgium. In January, either on New Year's eve or on Epiphany,  kids stop at the doors and sing songs. They  wish the generous givers of oranges, cookies, chocolates...  a happy new year.  
Wishing you a Happy Halloween!
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10 comments:

  1. JapolinaOctober 30, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    How interesting it must be to celebrate an "american" holiday in Belgium.

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  2. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Thank goodness it has not come here yet. Shops do sell everything to halloween but kids don't go trick or treat, at least nobody has not come behind our door.

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  3. CarlaOctober 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    It is on to today... Love the pics. the kids look like they are having fun.. Carla

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  4. JeroenOctober 31, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I just don't get the point of this halloween-thing. I guess it is mainly a commercial activity, it has nothing to do with Belgian/European culture or habits.

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  5. BetsOctober 31, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Hallo Anni
    Leuke plaatjes van halloween.
    Groeten Bets

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  6. SultanOctober 31, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Nice: hopefully there will be epic fun.

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  7. jplaNovember 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Cette fête a pratiquement disparue dans ma région ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
    JP

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  8. gootchaiNovember 1, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hello!! Halloween est dans la rue!!!C'est de saison!!! Merci pour ton passage sur mon blog!! bisous

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  9. ElioNovember 1, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Spiacente Anni, ma non amo Halloween, indipendentemente dalle tue belle foto. Buonanotte.

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