OMG I HOPE SO

You mean save $50 on a TV that was marked up $100 on thursday

It is one of those traditions that all of the sudden makes one wonder why we never questioned the hygiene behind this.

Most older people (over the age of 60) lament this to me, whether they really miss it or whether they're relieved they don't have to participate in sending out stacks upon stacks of Christmas cards. I have about a dozen personalized Christmas cards made up every year, they're fun and cute and feature my pets gardens and hobbies, and send them out to a few friends, my mechanic, my veterinarian, etc.

hopefully if this goes away, toddler pageants might also go away.

I have never went to any of mine. The way I look at it is: if I didn't like any of you people back then, I sure as hell don't like you now. Besides, it would cost me thousands of pounds for flights, rental car, accommodation, food, drinks and entertainment. I would rather spend the money on an all-inclusive holiday to the Canaries with the people who actually matter to me.

I'm sure I am in the minority, but the gender of a baby is unimportant to me unless there is a genetic need to know. To see people in essence trying to preplan a child's life from the colour of clothes and the gender-themed toys they purchase is depressing. We are (in my most humble opinion) already too stuck in our notions of gender.

I don't know how much it was talked about and how much it actually happened but in the '80s, growing up, my mom was really nervous about the night before Halloween night, which is called "cabbage night" AKA devil's night AKA mischief night etc. When I was a kid it meant that teenagers would smash pumpkins, tear down decorations, toilet paper trees, soap car windows, and the thing my mom was most concerned about was there was stories of people doing terrible things to animals, particularly black cats. So we always took a lot of precautions although we were fortunate, nothing ever happened (and I'm going back 40 years that I can personally remember). I make a habit to adopt black feral cats who I've befriended over the summer, before October 30th. (Just in case.) In the past 15 years I've adopted six black cats on October 30th. As a result they've all gotten Halloween themed names

I didn't know about that tradition, I thought May Day was all about dancing around the maypole

How old is the Black Friday thing anyway? Surely no more than 20 years or so? (The shops keep trying to "make it a thing" in Australia too, even through we don't celebrate Thanksgiving ...)

I am from America and think this is more just a movie thing

Surprised at the low turnout of 66-68-yr-olds for a school reunion!

I wish! Neighbour a few doors up had fireworks last night. Airbombs the lot. Youngest dog was shaking with fear cuddled up to me. The oldest was barking through the window, another was at the bottom of the garden barking. Only the oldest slept on. The harm these horrible things do to wildlife, livestock as well as people is appalling. Friend of a friend has a horse. She slept in his stable this weekend.

Columbus day was created as a day for Italian-American heritage, and was created at a time when Italian-Americans were targeted by the KKK and White Supremacist groups as "not real Americans" and Columbus was their way of saying they were here from the start. It is used to celebrate Italian-American heritage and culture. The KKK were the original people who opposed it, and still today the KKK and White Supremacist leaders like David Duke want it to go away. One of a few issues the White Supremacists and the Far left align on. Doing away with it shows a lack of understanding Italian-American heritage and history. And if you want for Native-Americans, people trying to rename it indigenous people day, the entire month of November is Native American History Month, and by federal law the day after Thanksgiving is Native American Heritage Day already. This is not on its way out as Italian-Americans will defend it

In my little village in France the parents from surrounding communities bring their children to the centre of our town, which is near the château (castle). They have a haunted house tour that starts out not very scary for the little ones and every hour they increase the age of the children and the scariness of the tour. The local businesses in town hand out candy to the children. I was thrilled to be able to hand out candy ("des bonbons ou un sort") at one of the cafés this year, and we had about 1,000 children. It has been the highlight of my year the past several years. This year they also had booths for food and such. A true delight!

My neighborhood used to get kids bussed in. Church busses, vans full of kids with two adults, it was kinda nice and fun. Since the lockdown, just deadness. And so many houses with porch lights off, not participating.

I could tell it was on its way out when communities would announce things like "Trick-or-Treating will take place between 4 and 6 pm" or "We know Halloween is on Tuesday, but our neighborhood will have Trick-or-Treating on Sunday afternoon." Because 1) you can't just move the day you celebrate Halloween, and 2) you can't Trick-or-Treat during daylight hours -- that ruins all the fun of it. Glad I grew up when I did.

In my little country/suburb town east of Paris, there's quite à lot of trick-and-treating going out for Halloween, though it's a totally imported custom. We had two of our grandkids and my husband took them out for the door-to-door, while I staid home to dish out sweets. About 50 kids came begging throughout the evening, I nearly went out of sweets.

My mother tells me every year how many come by and the number is typically 20 - 25. And several of those around 8:30pm are teens who are barely in costumes. I lived in one apartment for 13 years and out of all the Halloweens, I got one knock at the door. I've lived in my new place for two years and the past Halloweens not one knock and there are kids around. I guess they & the parents don't want to trudge up four flights of stairs per building w/ 6 buildings to *maybe* get some candy.

You're right. For the past 2 years we haven't had anyone here at all. Halloween was 4 days ago. Not 1 knock . I'm in the US too

Just because your house doesn't get trick or treaters doesn't mean it isn't happening. Trunk or treats should be especially attractive to people who want trick or treaters, but don't live in a neighborhood that gets them. Besides, you know you can do both trunk or treat , and trick or treat. There is no law against doing both. This trunk or treat pearl clutching is much ado about nothing.

Okay but let's mention how amazing the "Jurassic Car" is

Close but no cigar, BP. That's an Australian Electoral Commission sign

I think "thank yous"" in general are on the decline... Whether they be written and posted, emailed, or verbally given and that is just a real shame. If someone has shown you a kindness or consideration, you should take the time to thank them.

Also too many allergies

Physical cards, yes. But that's been replaced with the ability to face time with the people you'd normally send cards to.

What is "homecoming" actually supposed to be? And why is it meant to be such a big deal? Also why are fraternity and sorority houses such a big deal?

Americans have both memorial Day (May) and veterans Day (Nov) which, I thought was redundant but also not because they do honor two different things. In Canada we have remembrance Day (nov.11) which pays tribute to current active military members but also those who have sacrificed themselves to serve our country to protect our freedom. It's a quiet moment of reflection and paying thanks. You don't have to glorify the military or war, in order to be thankful to those who gave so much to protect your way of life.

I will say that the long summer break isn't actually based on agriculture. Farmers are busy in spring planting and fall harvest. During the summer its normal and the plants just need to do their thing. Summer break started in cities where people who could afford to leave during the heat pre AC did so and took their kids with them.

Literally only 2 states celebrate Robert E Lee's Birthday, Alabama and Mississippi. Though Florida does have something on the calendar still, but all govt offices are open and nothing is shut down. And only 3 states for Jefferson Davis Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas though Texas calls it something else to memorialize the confederate dead (since 1931). Columbus day was created as a day for Italian-American heritage, and was created at a time when Italian-Americans were targeted by the KKK and White Supremacist groups as "not real Americans" and Columbus was their way of saying they were here from the start. It is used to celebrate Italian-American heritage and culture. The KKK were the original people who opposed it, and still today the KKK and White Supremacist leaders like David Duke want it to go away. One of a few issues the White Supremacists and the Far left align on. Doing away with it shows a lack of understanding Italian-American heritage and history

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Our town closed Main Street to cars, stores and organizations had tables set up with treats, and costumed families came from everywhere to trick or treat. We went to watch, it was amazing! Walking up and down Main Street was enough trick or treating for anyone. It was from 3:00 to 5:00, daylight hours here.

Or maybe the holiday it was used to replace.

Why would they tho, if they are Hispanic? Not every culture celebrates a different culture's traditions.

Easter won't die as long as there are chocolate manufacturers.

Whoever posted that seems to think his or her personal experience is the same as everyone else.