halloween

it was halloween yesterday. i dont really enjoy it and have tried not to get involved in it but has anyone else noticed the big consumer push this year?
the shops seem to be brimming over with costumes, toys, food and i even saw a baby's pair of booties in tesco! it is becoming so americanized and, although i am not anti-USA i do wish us brits could be our own country instead of following american customs like trick or treat.

i guess that alot of people will call me a bah hum bug but thats how i feel!!
one good thing though........ once Halloween is over i know its not long till good old crimbo!