Yesterday was Halloween in merry old England. It's a bit of a controversial holiday here. Many people still believe it to be evil others want to do what the Americans do and some still celebrate Samhain. I celebrated with Kyle and Mindy the old fashioned American way. We carved pumpkins, roasted the seeds, watch creepy movies, and passed out sweets. It's funny seeing trick or treaters here. There are no rules so anyone goes. Only some kids actually say Trick or Treat. Some just really fake their costumes while other go all out.
This week we are celebrating an only English holiday as well. November 5th is Guy Fawkes night or Bonfire Night. I believe the story is that ages ago Guy Fawkes tried to take control of Parliament by burning it to the ground; he was caught and was burned at the stake. Effegies of him were made and burned as well. People now just make bonfires and shoot fireworks off to celebrate. We plan on smores (only an American thing again sad...)and roasting sausages behind the church.
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