Halloween tonight - but here in the Isle of Man it's Hop Tu Naa (Celtic New Year) that we celebrate. I was just getting ready to go to training, when 5 little-uns came to the door. OH said he'd hold Coco while I went to see them...so there I was, listening to 5 kids in fancy dress singing a long rendition of Jinny the Witch (traditional). Half way through, Coco broke free and came haring out into the porch. The children did not falter or flinch - they kept on singing right to the end. They deserved their treats tonight.
Good on them! Were you prepared with treats. We did our traditional close the doors and switch the lights of trick
Ha ha! Yes, I was prepared - it's not as "bad" as Trick or Treat has become in the UK. It tends to be very young children (there's always an adult or 2 lurking near by) and they always sing - they don't just shout "TRICK OR TREAT" - though it has to be said, the supermarkets won't sell eggs of flour to anyone under 16 for a couple of weeks before hand! A few years ago, it was nearly 9pm so I thought they'd be no more visitors - when a lone boy of about 15 years old knocked - and he stood there and sang Jinny the Witch right the way through.
Oh, I like the sound of that, singing rather than just demanding treats. Good for you being prepared and listening to them sing
