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Trilby · 10-31-2004, 10:12 AM

Oh, yes, I am an American. I don't know exactly why they move trick or treat but they do. Cincinnati has trick or treat on the 31st no matter what day it falls on but my suburb usually tries to have it on a friday or saturday night. You are correct, though, I do live in a pretty conservative area; it might be because of the Christians--there's a whole lot of alternatives to the evil, mind-controlling bacchanal that is Beggar's Night--like "Harvest Parties" (I've news for them, it's still all Pagan) but my absolute favorite is the "Hallowed King" party one Southern Baptist congregation holds every Halloween!

Clodfobble · 10-31-2004, 10:17 AM

Ah, I think the difference is I don't live in a suburb--the idea of people in my neighborhood somehow getting together and deciding to change trick-or-treat night and then somehow conveying this information to everyone, and actually convincing everyone to do it... it just wouldn't happen. We're not anywhere near that unified or organized where I live.

Elspode · 10-31-2004, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

but my absolute favorite is the "Hallowed King" party one Southern Baptist congregation holds every Halloween!

I'm sure that Lugh is very flattered...

wolf · 10-31-2004, 10:23 AM

I will be slaving over hot psychotics tonight, but will have in hand too many scary movies to watch in the course of a shift including Creepshow, The Legend of Hell House, Dementia 13, Something Wicked This Way Comes, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.

Elspode · 10-31-2004, 11:44 AM

"Something Wicked" is a superb film. It perfectly captures that elusive Ray Bradbury quality in a way that no other film ever has. It is the first movie I ever saw with Johnathan Price in it...he was *amazing* as Mr. Dark.

This is a film that is scary in a way that far too films are. It is scary because your imagination scares hell out of you, not because you see some graphically severed head rolling toward you. "Something Wicked" is not only one of my favorite Halloween films, it is one of my favorite films, period.

glatt · 11-01-2004, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

Bri is an American, but she may live in a municipality where they moved Trick or Treating to Saturday night to avoid offending the Christians any more than absolutely necessary.

At least...I *think* she's an American. Bri?

At my church, the minister actually told the kids to wear their costumes to the service. We actually had a little vampiress go up to receive communion.

10-31-2004, 10:12 AM	#16
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Oh, yes, I am an American. I don't know exactly why they move trick or treat but they do. Cincinnati has trick or treat on the 31st no matter what day it falls on but my suburb usually tries to have it on a friday or saturday night. You are correct, though, I do live in a pretty conservative area; it might be because of the Christians--there's a whole lot of alternatives to the evil, mind-controlling bacchanal that is Beggar's Night--like "Harvest Parties" (I've news for them, it's still all Pagan) but my absolute favorite is the "Hallowed King" party one Southern Baptist congregation holds every Halloween! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-31-2004, 10:23 AM	#19
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I will be slaving over hot psychotics tonight, but will have in hand too many scary movies to watch in the course of a shift including Creepshow, The Legend of Hell House, Dementia 13, Something Wicked This Way Comes, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-31-2004, 11:44 AM	#20
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	"Something Wicked" is a superb film. It perfectly captures that elusive Ray Bradbury quality in a way that no other film ever has. It is the first movie I ever saw with Johnathan Price in it...he was amazing as Mr. Dark. This is a film that is scary in a way that far too films are. It is scary because your imagination scares hell out of you, not because you see some graphically severed head rolling toward you. "Something Wicked" is not only one of my favorite Halloween films, it is one of my favorite films, period. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

10-31-2004, 10:17 AM	#17
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Ah, I think the difference is I don't live in a suburb--the idea of people in my neighborhood somehow getting together and deciding to change trick-or-treat night and then somehow conveying this information to everyone, and actually convincing everyone to do it... it just wouldn't happen. We're not anywhere near that unified or organized where I live.

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