Published on 12, July, 2020
I live on my own now because I have recently moved into a flat. I am very worried about the prospect of pesky trick or treaters (complete strangers) knocking on my door on the 31st. Of course I would not answer. I never answer the door to strangers/cold callers. But would they then do a nasty criminal prank? Like throw egg at my flat or set fire to a bin? I am probably just being paranoid. I live in a nice area with no antisocial behaviour record, but I am normally with my parents on the 31st. Thankfully, the last couple of years no-one has called, but some children knocked on the door a few years back demanding cash - 'trick or treat' they call. My Dad gave them money - I personally think this was wrong, it is not charity but glorified begging and would normally not be tolerated - I repeat, it is fine with family and friends, but this was not. I have Aspergers, I hate being disturbed, and I am worried some nutter will cause me grief on the 31st. I don't want some stupid sign on my door, so what can I do?
I hate Halloween and Bonfire night because of the people that participate in its actions. I hate the begging aspect, it always the rough scumbags whom do it round my way.
I genuinely love the idea of celebrating someone who had a good go at blowing parliment up. People tend to forget the dissenting aspect of it and actually just conform to the social norms of doing bonfire night, because its the thing to do.
Thankfully no knocks for Halloween. Turned the music up for Bonfire night and pretended it didnt happen.