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I always thought of Haloween as a uniquely American holiday. We notice several British schools, however, celebrating Haloween with a party. There is is no trick-or-treating in Britain, but there are Haloween celebrations. We notice the same classroom decorations (pumkins, goblins, witches, and black cats). And some of the same games like bobbing for apples. We are not sure, however, if this is a traditional celebration or an merican import.

Hallow'en Party -- 4th November

Last night we had a Hallowe'en party. To start us off we went in the New Hall and had a go at bobbing for apples. When a bell went our group moved to jump for marshmallows. They were yummy. After that we moved on to musical chairs. Soon it was time to go outside to play a sort of hide and seek game. The next gme was an animal game. I got four cards. After that we had a bonfire and all sang a song, and then we went home.

Victoria Lee, 8 years, 2 months, Lambrook Chronicle, 1980.

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