Clodagh Finn: I’m not scared to embrace the traditions of Halloween

Some might say that October 31 has lost its soul, poisoned by commercialism and plastic tat. I couldn’t disagree more, writes Clodagh Finn.

I LOVE those big imponderable questions, such as: “Is Halloween the new Christmas?” As if we need a new Christmas when the old one already starts as early as July in some department stores. Not that that is a bad thing. The more sparkle and the more fanfare — of whatever variety — the better, I say.

We need some distraction right now and anything that helps us to mark the seasons in a world so far removed from the natural rhythms is a wonderful thing.