Wednesday 31 October 2012

Day:305, Words:305

It is Halloween in scary, dark Øksfjord. There aren't many Americanisms that have crept into the culture above the Arctic circle, yet the art of trick or treating has taken off here.

The celebrations started at the school library which the student council had decorated in true 'All Hallows Eve' style. A quiz was organised and prizes given out to the winning team. During arts and crafts lessons, young students have been designing and moulding their own frightening masks in preparation for tonights activities.

A twist of fate and good timing allowed many to stock up the houses of tasty snacks to deliver out to the wandering kids. The MIX kiosk was closing its doors today, due to the lack of interest in taking over the business. As a result, everything in the store was half price including all of the lollies that would be given out and ultimately consumed later that evening. It is a shame that large initial costs have priced potential kiosk managers out of the market and we are all wondering what will happen to the postal service. Where will we collect our Christams packages?

A chilly, dark night created the perfect atmosphere for small vampires, zombies and poltergeists to shuffle through the village, knocking on doors and collecting goodies.

There was a rush in Vassdalen between 5 and 7pm, before most moved on to the central celebrations at the 'Dattera til Larson' cafe in the centre of the village. I'm not totally aware of the rules and regulations of Halloween trick or treating, yet I believe that kids knock on a door, ask the question and walk away with a handful of lollies. Some of the goblins that came to our door were already clutching entire cakes, full bags of potato chips and large bottles of Coke. Times have changed!

 

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