With the exception of
the 4th July there could be nothing quite so American as
Halloween. My mother was brought up during the 2nd World
War, she remembers rationing and being sent to the country for
safety. For many British people of her generation America's late
entry into the war was what my other half would describe as, goal
hanging.
For anyone unfamiliar with the phrase, it refers to participants in a game who don't really contribute until the last, glory, galvanizing moment. Given this perception of Americans and the fact, often repeated in my home, that they (glory hunting Americans) are stealing our language, there was little time for Americans and their culture in my upbringing. So how is it I have taken this celebration of theirs so to heart?
For anyone unfamiliar with the phrase, it refers to participants in a game who don't really contribute until the last, glory, galvanizing moment. Given this perception of Americans and the fact, often repeated in my home, that they (glory hunting Americans) are stealing our language, there was little time for Americans and their culture in my upbringing. So how is it I have taken this celebration of theirs so to heart?
You don't know the new
people on your street, what better way to introduce you and yours
than dressed as the undead ? No really, in my case at least ,this
will prepare them for the vision of loveliness that is me putting the
bins out first thing in the morning. Bah humbug to those who describe
Trick or Treat as legitimised begging and a big thanks to our American cousins for giving us an excuse to knock on our neighbours.
Community meets confectionery what could be better!?!
Things you'll need for a Frankenstein face
Cameleon - Lime green
Funky Fox - Bright Green
Diamond FX - Black / White
Snazeroo Classic Colours - Bright Red
Loew-Cornell - No.3 round brush
Make up sponge
Available at Face Paints Direct
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