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UK Halloween vs USA Halloween

Halloween has become a more popular thing in Britain over the past few years. More people are hosting Halloween parties and carving up pumpkins. But the efforts in the U.K to get in the Halloween spirit, still do not compare to the Halloween celebration found in America.

The difference in pumpkins

Since England does not really have the weather (too much rain) it is hard to grow pumpkin patches outdoors. For this reason, Brits will most likely to go their local supermarket to pick out the pumpkin they want to carve. American’s on the other hand, visit fabulous pumpkin patches with family or friends and use it as a great day out. While finding their favourite pumpkins, you’ll find them sipping on a cup of hot apply or cinnamon cider – which a Brit might confuse for an alcoholic beverage – it’s not!

Scary movies

Since Halloween is known for scary movies and classics like the Rocky Horror Show, Brits really put Halloween into action when dressing up. You will only find horrifying make up or people dressed as vampires and witches to really gain the scare factor. However, for Americans, they dress up in any costume they like! From superheroes to Disney princesses, Americans do not push the scariness as much as you might find in the U.K.

Decorations

In terms of outdoor decorations, the most you will find from a house in England is a skeleton in the window or a pumpkin sitting in the front garden. However, in America people really go all out to make their houses look haunted with extreme decorations.

Trick or treat

Although trick or treating does happen in the U.K, it does not compare to the streets of America that will be filled with kids! Similarly, with Halloween events, America holds big parades in most states, one of the most famous being held in New York City. In the U.K, Halloween events tend to be more on the lines of visiting actual castle dungeons and historical spooks sites.

Office parties

However, whether you’re in the U.K or the US, Halloween gives offices the chance to add some fun and games to the working week, dressing up, decorating the office or just ordering extra sweets and treats with your regular stationery order. If you want to add on those last minute tubs of sweets, contact us today just in time for your Halloween party!