trunk or treat

I expected to go without Halloween while we are in England as it wasn't much of holiday when we were here last.  Things have changed.  Pumpkins were for sale in all the grocery stores along with decorations, party favors, and specially packaged candy.  We had small groups of children trick or treating in our neighborhood.  None came to our flat, but most of the people living in our complex are retired, so it doesn't draw children celebrating this American party.  We didn't go out on the 31st because our school held a party for Halloween the next night, which was better for us since it was Friday with no school the next day.

I didn't even have to ask Tim to pose for this picture.  I think he likes Halloween as much I like it.

He had a mask that he wore for a good part of the night.  I remember mine from childhood.  It restricted my sight and got hot and humid very quickly.  I applaud him for wearing it so long.  He's the red Power Ranger.  The gold design on the front has small lights that flash.  I don't remember if I played in my Halloween costumes, but I know he'll get months, possibly years of play out of this.

The Halloween celebrations a school started with a parade of the Pre-K and Kindergarten children dressed in their costumes around the grounds.  I had to teach so I didn't get to see it, but I was told that Tim kept in Power Ranger character unless a camera was pointed at him in which case he would lift up his mask and pull a face.  Most of the rest of his day was spent eating cakes and playing games, I think.

After school, we walked to the pub for a quick bite before returning for the real event.  Parents had decorated the  trunks of their cars with skeletons, spider webs, monsters, witches, etc.  Some of them were themed, and all of them were impressive.  The kids went from car to car to get their candy.  After that, we went to the old gym where there were carnival games and bouncy castles.  We didn't go to the haunted house, put on by the high school drama department.  Apparently, it's terrifying.  The students get a grade from their drama teacher.