It's so interesting to read about differences in culture. Merci for this interesting and educational post, Pierre! I leave work early on Halloween to make sure I'm home in time to hand out candy and see all the kids!
In the early 1990s, we had a series of British Au Pairs and they were so surprised by the importance of Halloween in the US. Like France, England wasn’t into this holiday but it has taken hold there as well with the first surge of interest in the late 1990s.
Thank you for sharing! It’s fascinating to hear your British au pairs also found Halloween surprising back in the 90s. Like in France, it seems Halloween slowly found its way into England too. As I live in England, I’ve noticed just how similar it feels to the French experience. Thanks again for the insight!
It's so interesting to read about differences in culture. Merci for this interesting and educational post, Pierre! I leave work early on Halloween to make sure I'm home in time to hand out candy and see all the kids!
Thank you so much, Ellen! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. 👋
In the early 1990s, we had a series of British Au Pairs and they were so surprised by the importance of Halloween in the US. Like France, England wasn’t into this holiday but it has taken hold there as well with the first surge of interest in the late 1990s.
Thank you for sharing! It’s fascinating to hear your British au pairs also found Halloween surprising back in the 90s. Like in France, it seems Halloween slowly found its way into England too. As I live in England, I’ve noticed just how similar it feels to the French experience. Thanks again for the insight!