They were strolling down the street and did not attract much attention.
It was Halloween and people some people like to wear fanciful costumes.
Kids and women seem to be the main protagonists of this theatrical tradition. Men not as much.
“Halloween (a contraction of All Hallows‘ Evening) or All Saints’ Eve, is according to Wikipedia a celebration observed on October 31st in a large number of countries. It is dedicated to remembering the dead, including all saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.”
In the US there is nothing mournful about this celebration. It is a rather jolly occasion for children and some spirited adults to blow off some steam. And God knows that we need this after this dreadful electoral campaign of ours.
In France, if my memory serves me right, it was a totally different affair. This day was known as “La Toussaint” and flowers (especially Chrysanthemums), were placed on graves.
Nothing lighthearted about this.
But Halloween (like most holidays) has become an important business opportunity and has been cheerfully endorsed by many merchants in many different countries.
According to the National Retail Federation, spending on Halloween costumes was expected to reach $3.1 billion in the US alone.
Nothing to sneeze at.
I am not particularly fond of costumes. Wearing a certain outfit (pirate for instance) forces you to stay in character for quite a while.
How many times can you say Aaaarrrrgggghhhh, hoist the Jolly Roger you scurvy dog! in a single evening?
But children and women don’t seem to mind. For them, life is a box of chocolates. For men time cannot be wasted on such a trivial pursuit.
Bellicose activities seem to be much more to their liking.
See you at the polls chumps!
Alain
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.– John F. Kennedy