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Ulli, Hallowe'en was on a Saturday night this year, with a clear sky and a full moon. Cool weather, but a perfect night for it. That is a holiday that has changed much during my three (3) decades here. Children used to dress in costumes and roam the streets looking for candy, but I don't think they do that anymore. I think they go to Hallowe'en parties instead.

I think now it is more for the adults than the children, as they have parties also. Especially this year, since it was on a weekend, there were a lot of drunk driving arrests. The sherriffs now have web pages that show the faces, names, and crimes of those who were arrested, and it is kind of funny to see someone's picture where they are still in makeup or costume, and very drunk. Of course they are stupid to drive that way.

I remember it as a night of many pranks and some drinking - I remember it well as I was an avid participant!  I don't think that happens anymore either, as many laws have changed and one can make a lot of trouble for himself for just making a funny prank on someone else. Plus, we are all older now and cannot run so fast or far! I know the police had roadblocks in many places so I stayed home with the dogs. There was an occassional siren sound in the distance so they had plenty of howling practice. They enjoyed the holiday.

Best Regards,
Bob-O

Kids today don't have the same kind of Halloween that my generation did.   Halloween was the one day of the year even little kids could be out past dark without adult supervision.  We "hoodlums" used to roam the neighborhoods in packs in search of the best candy booty, and the best treats were the home made ones like caramel apples, rice crispy treats, and popcorn balls.