Oíche Shona Shamhna!

Hallowe'en/Autumn is my favourite time of the year as well. My family combines traditional Irish customs such as a big supper with various Irish delicacies like Colcannon and Barmbrack with the usual North American ones. People tend to think of Hallowe'en as a North American holiday, and forget its roots in Ireland and Scotland. In Ireland, it is a public holiday.

Costume-making was a labour of love that began in early September until the last moments before All Hallows Eve. Even today, I still spend a lot of time making costumes. (and even occasionally win money!) Now, I have a two-year-old daughter and look forward to helping her with costumes as she gets older. This year, my wife will be the Wicked Witch of the West, I will be a Winkie Guard, and my daughter will be a flying monkey!