Yes. We don't go nearly as far with it as they do in the States, but we're catching up. It's definitely getting more commercialised - every year you see a bit more Halloween stuff in the shops. read more
The other thing is, in the UK, we have a bigger, more widely observed celebration within a week of Halloween - Guy Fawkes Night. This takes the focus off Halloween a bit, since all the kids are looking forward to seeing the fireworks. read more
Halloween, a contraction of All Hallows' Eve, is a celebration observed on 31 October, the day before the feast of All Hallows'. The celebrations and observances of this day occur primarily in regions of the Western world, although some traditions vary significantly between geographical areas. read more
Halloween costumes started to appear in stores in the 1930s and the custom of 'trick-or-treat' appeared in the 1950s. The types of products available in Halloween style increased with time. Now Halloween is a very profitable holiday for the manufacturers of costumes, yard decorations and candy. read more