A little disappointed in the lack of enthusiasm for Halloween here in Milan. I noticed some of the cafes and specialty food shops decorate with carved pumpkins and pumpkin themed food, but where are the costumes, painted faces, kids on a sugar buzz and bulk bags of candy that eventually contribute to your local dentist's mortgage?
Oh ya, this isn't America.
Well, in all honesty I didn't expect the traditional American style Halloween because that would be silly. But... I did expect something. According to my colleagues at work, Halloween has only been 'recognized' and celebrated for about 10 years, and really is "for the kids" to dress up. The only kids I saw dressed up were my adorable nieces by way of pictures posted by my brother and sister-in-law.
Such a shame. Halloween is great! My favorite part was trick-or-treating in the 'rich neighborhoods' that gave out full-size candy bars :).
Anywho - no Halloween celebrations here. ALTHOUGH, they do have Christmas candy and decorations (including wrapping paper) available in the grocery stores. That gave me a little feeling of 'home'.
Happy Halloween to all!
Ciao,
Jamie
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