OHbaby! Forums : Halloween https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:27:24 +0000 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:40:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36398 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Halloween : We&#039;re pagan so at some stage...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185517&title=halloween#1185517 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 36398
Posted: 26 October 2010 at 5:40pm

We're pagan so at some stage our children will be told about the origins and meaning behind halloween, but until then we'll celebrate it as a bit of fun and an excuse to dress up

I completely understand lots of people not wanting to participate but I do hope there are other children in the street who'll enjoy it too!]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:40:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185517&title=halloween#1185517 <![CDATA[Halloween : As long as they put some effort...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185241&title=halloween#1185241 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 36398
Posted: 26 October 2010 at 12:16pm

As long as they put some effort in I don't mind giving out treats, I hate it when a bunch of teenage girls come knocking with fairy wings on though. Halloween is my birthday so we normally have LOTS of treats in the house I think it's only going to get bigger over the years.]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:16:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185241&title=halloween#1185241 <![CDATA[Halloween : Im a Halloween spoil sport as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185199&title=halloween#1185199 Author: naysgirl
Subject: 36398
Posted: 26 October 2010 at 11:30am

Im a Halloween spoil sport as well, I'm just not into it as its something that NZ has adopted from the US so I think its not really our thing to get into. (another money making scheme for the shops!)

Although DS is not old enough for trick or treating, I don't think that I will be letting him go trick or treating. ]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:30:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185199&title=halloween#1185199 <![CDATA[Halloween : We used to combine Halloween and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185142&title=halloween#1185142 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36398
Posted: 26 October 2010 at 10:32am

We used to combine Halloween and Guy fawkes and dress up with the family and have a party, but didn't go trick or treating. I love dressing up so would love to get that going again when DS is older. Dunno if I could be bothered with trick or treating unless we lived in a street where other people did it.]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:32:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185142&title=halloween#1185142 <![CDATA[Halloween : Andrew is going to an &#034;un&#034;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185096&title=halloween#1185096 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 36398
Posted: 26 October 2010 at 9:24am

Andrew is going to an "un" halloween party on Saturday afternoon. Dressing up and lollies are the fun part for them and they will dance and who knows what (care to tell Janine ) at the party.

It is also my birthday close to halloween so my birthday is far more important than halloween.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:24:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1185096&title=halloween#1185096 <![CDATA[Halloween : For me - it&#039;s not so much...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184925&title=halloween#1184925 Author: Delli
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 9:39pm

For me - it's not so much the stranger danger aspect of it that I don't like. It's that it seemed like NZ decided to adopt the more US tradition (I know Halloween is celebrated and originated elsewhere as well but it seems to come from watching American TV shows to me! ) of trick-or-treating without actually understanding the what, when, where, why and how of it. It doesn't seem authentic to do trick-or-treating in NZ somehow. It may be though - that this tradition just hasn't been around very long in NZ yet and will perhaps get better with time.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:39:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184925&title=halloween#1184925 <![CDATA[Halloween : I wouldn&#039;t mind doing Trick...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184919&title=halloween#1184919 Author: Natalie_G
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 9:34pm

I wouldn't mind doing Trick or Treating, we always buy some lollies just incase.

Last time we did, they neighbours teenagers were dressed up like (warning!!) tarts and trick or treating. That was just wrong. No lollies for them its purely a kids thing.

I think Arianne is still wayy to young, maybe next year ill take her Trick or Treating. See if we get any this year.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:34:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184919&title=halloween#1184919 <![CDATA[Halloween : I think accepting lollies whilst...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184908&title=halloween#1184908 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 9:21pm

I think accepting lollies whilst in the presence of mum or a supervising adult is very different from accepting lollies from a peadiphile trying to lure kids away. And trick or treating should be supervised. I understand there is still the tiny risk of poisoning etc. We threw out all home baking, fruit and anything that wasn't sealed in the states. Everyone did this unless it was from a very close friend so most people only bought sealed candy. It is all about balancing fun and safety.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:21:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184908&title=halloween#1184908 <![CDATA[Halloween : We always have a bag or 2 of lollies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184887&title=halloween#1184887 Author: High9
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 9:04pm

We always have a bag or 2 of lollies JIC, but have a steep driveway so often don't have people come and knock. All the 'kids' have grown up and don't bother either.

I never really thought of it offending anyone, but could understand that it does!

I like the idea of organising something as a street though, think that's nice, really people here don't know much about the background so it's mainly just dressing up and getting some lollies but Hannibal made a good point - we teach them not to accept lollies from strangers yet 31st is ok... ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:04:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184887&title=halloween#1184887 <![CDATA[Halloween : ..My friend and I went when we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184886&title=halloween#1184886 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 9:01pm

..My friend and I went when we were younger, one man said "trick " and we didn't have anything prepared so he made us (we were kids, and too dumb to realise we could just refuse ) sing the Mickey Mouse club theme song and cluck like chickens on the footpath.
Mortifying

Susie C , its my parents street , but it is a good one,they even have street bbqs which I think is quite a nice idea....
Our road is a long busy one, I doubt they do anything like that here .....]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:01:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184886&title=halloween#1184886 <![CDATA[Halloween : I love Halloween parties but am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184879&title=halloween#1184879 Author: Delli
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 8:54pm

I love Halloween parties but am not a fan of trick or treating. Luckily we live rurally down a very long driveway so I doubt we will get them - I've never been myself either ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:54:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184879&title=halloween#1184879 <![CDATA[Halloween : TheKelly wrote:Every year a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184869&title=halloween#1184869 Author: catisla
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 8:45pm

Originally posted by TheKelly TheKelly wrote:

Every year a lady on my parent's street organises the kids of the street to go trick or treating, she finds out before hand what houses don't do halloween so she leaves those places out.
Then the kids go back to hers for icecream , they love it


sounds like you live in a great street!

I have had one trick-or-treater in the 3 halloweens i have lived here, and she came at 5.30 with her Dad. It was always heavily organised when i was little in the UK, mainly because it was dark by 5 at that time of year!]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:45:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184869&title=halloween#1184869 <![CDATA[Halloween : I always buy sweets but in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184833&title=halloween#1184833 Author: Kimnthekids
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 8:07pm

I always buy sweets but in the last 5-8 years we've had 3 groups come around. So sad! I'm debating not bothering buying anything to give this year, and on the chance someone comes around scrounging in the cupboard for a muesli bar or something LOL]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:07:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184833&title=halloween#1184833 <![CDATA[Halloween : Every year a lady on my parent&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184816&title=halloween#1184816 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 7:42pm

Every year a lady on my parent's street organises the kids of the street to go trick or treating, she finds out before hand what houses don't do halloween so she leaves those places out.
Then the kids go back to hers for icecream , they love it ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:42:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184816&title=halloween#1184816 <![CDATA[Halloween : jake is having his birthday sleepover...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184811&title=halloween#1184811 Author: lizzle
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 7:35pm

jake is having his birthday sleepover that night and given his birthday is the 25th, i would say most weekends at that time will be similiar.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:35:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184811&title=halloween#1184811 <![CDATA[Halloween : i agree with Hannibal. Riley wont...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184807&title=halloween#1184807 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 7:28pm

i agree with Hannibal. Riley wont be going trick or treating lol. but always buy a snacksize pack of choccie bars (like mini moros or something) for the kids that do knock. I used to take my bros and people were really put out. one year we got apples, gum, cheese and crackers (like le snacks) and some money lol. tbh i felt kinda weird knocking on peoples doors asking for choc and lollies after so many years of 'stranger danger' and 'dont accept candy' etc.


but on that note, i know i dont poison the candy or intened to do anything other than hand out mini moros lol



other than that, most people put a sign up in a window or on the fence that they dont accept trick or treaters. ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:28:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184807&title=halloween#1184807 <![CDATA[Halloween : In our area if you put a blown...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184788&title=halloween#1184788 Author: peachy
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:57pm

In our area if you put a blown up balloon on your letterbox on holloween it means you welcome trick or treaters, so no balloon = no door knockers ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:57:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184788&title=halloween#1184788 <![CDATA[Halloween : Hi, I&#039;m a Halloween spoil...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184783&title=halloween#1184783 Author: hannibal
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:48pm

Hi, I'm a Halloween spoil sport! I think its wrong - we teach our kids not to accept lollies etc from strangers but we allow it for the 31st of October? Just not worth it really, especially if you don't really know the neighbours. We don't answer the door (its not as bad here in Dunedin as it was in Hamilton) and if I was the least inclined to do anything I think I would arrange a BBQ with friends and have treats. ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:48:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184783&title=halloween#1184783 <![CDATA[Halloween : we probably wont do it. with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184778&title=halloween#1184778 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:47pm

we probably wont do it. with the kids however when they are really little we will dress them up and take them "trick or treating" to grandmas house and some of our friends. mainly cause its so cute.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:47:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184778&title=halloween#1184778 <![CDATA[Halloween : i think most places sell things...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184768&title=halloween#1184768 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:32pm

i think most places sell things for the kids to know if it is a halloween friendly house.... i dont do halloween but have given lollies to kids who knock and are dressed as they should...not the kids scabbing though! i think a lot of churches do light parties which sound really cool! my kids have been watching a scooby doo movie lately based around halloween so i think this year there might be a bit more discussion round it!]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:32:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184768&title=halloween#1184768 <![CDATA[Halloween : We moved over from the US last...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184755&title=halloween#1184755 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:08pm

We moved over from the US last year. My kids have asked if we are doing it so I am organising a party at our house with the neighbourhood kids. I am making a pinata instead of trick or treating. They will make a bag to put their lollies in and have hot dogs for dinner.

The rules in the US were if the front light was on then you knocked on the doors if not then leave those people alone. However in NZ it might be another black out night if we stuck to those rules.

Looking forward to NOT having a pillowcase full of lollies. ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:08:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184755&title=halloween#1184755 <![CDATA[Halloween : we live in a cul-de-sac with a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184749&title=halloween#1184749 Author: sbeach
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 5:47pm

we live in a cul-de-sac with a lot of children but in the three years we have been here we have had no more than a couple of groups of kids come around each halloween... we buy a bag of lollies just in case and end up eating most them ourselves

A lot of people I work with dont 'do' halloween either and avoid answering the door...

Also I think it is very western (especially the USA) tradition and a lot of 'eastern' families just dont know/care about it...IYGWIM]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:47:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184749&title=halloween#1184749 <![CDATA[Halloween : We moved into our home in April...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184741&title=halloween#1184741 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 36398
Posted: 25 October 2010 at 5:35pm

We moved into our home in April so asked the neighbours if the street has any halloween celebrations. They said they dont do things like that (with an expression I'd have expected if I'd weed on their carpet)

So I'm kinda hoping someone in the street joins in some trick or treating. Maybe I should stick flyers in postboxes asking if anyone is doing anything? I'd hate to offend anyone on the night especially with my kids!

Do you celebrate? Does your street?


Edited by AzzaNZ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:35:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36398&PID=1184741&title=halloween#1184741