Rothe is correct; that’s not how we used to celebrate it. Our Hallowe’en involved carving a tumshie out of the vegetable we call a turnip, but which the rest of the UK calls a swede. A tumshie being a scary face - hollowing it for a candle is out of the question; a turnip is much too hard. Might involve reading some spooky stories and perhaps a fancy-dress party. Fireworks aren’t out of the question; we’ll have some ready for Nov 5.
No trick-or-treating, no pumpkins - those are Americanisms.
I’m from Ireland. Going door calling is absolutely part of it. Specifically saying “trick or treat” is not, because, y’know, English. But it doesn’t really matter what English phrase you use, it’s not going to be Irish. So?
I’m with you on pumpkins but there’s more interesting hills to die on.
addie@feddit.uk 2 months ago
I’m a Celt from Scotland.
Rothe is correct; that’s not how we used to celebrate it. Our Hallowe’en involved carving a tumshie out of the vegetable we call a turnip, but which the rest of the UK calls a swede. A tumshie being a scary face - hollowing it for a candle is out of the question; a turnip is much too hard. Might involve reading some spooky stories and perhaps a fancy-dress party. Fireworks aren’t out of the question; we’ll have some ready for Nov 5.
No trick-or-treating, no pumpkins - those are Americanisms.
TheOctonaut@mander.xyz 2 months ago
I’m from Ireland. Going door calling is absolutely part of it. Specifically saying “trick or treat” is not, because, y’know, English. But it doesn’t really matter what English phrase you use, it’s not going to be Irish. So?
I’m with you on pumpkins but there’s more interesting hills to die on.