The first time I heard about Halloween I was 8 and my English teacher described that strange custom in class. I was very fascinated by it and decided that from that moment I would celebrate Halloween. My friends and I used to prepare all things down to the smallest details, from the fancy dresses to our jack o'lanterns (or "jacks o'lantern"?). We all loved it, even if it wasn't so simple in those years, since nobody knew that usage and we were compelled to repeat the same string of explanations in front of each door. However, it was always a magic night and this is the reason why I still feel touched by the kids who come to me looking for some candies.
However, I believe that Halloween may be a great moment just for children. I don't hold with the general leaning towards the celebration of this day as it was part of our traditions. Watching a horror movie with some friends or doing something similar is enough, in my opinion. It isn't a crime, on the contrary, may be an acceptable compromise; a good idea to spend a nice night without exaggeration. You may say I'm too conservative, but I simply don't like this mixture of different traditions very much. Italian Halloween is the price of globalisation, but I strongly believe that variety in the world is a virtue, isn't it?
However, I believe that Halloween may be a great moment just for children. I don't hold with the general leaning towards the celebration of this day as it was part of our traditions. Watching a horror movie with some friends or doing something similar is enough, in my opinion. It isn't a crime, on the contrary, may be an acceptable compromise; a good idea to spend a nice night without exaggeration. You may say I'm too conservative, but I simply don't like this mixture of different traditions very much. Italian Halloween is the price of globalisation, but I strongly believe that variety in the world is a virtue, isn't it?
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