Alison Curtis: Hallowe'en is a family celebration of all things spooky - and sugary!

"I have so many clear memories of [pumpkin-carving] with my parents growing up. It was family time, time together to get a bit messy and just have fun."

Alison Curtis. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

I have written before here in the column all about my love of Hallowe'en, and how it holds so many special memories for me growing up in Canada.

It was always a big week in our household as my twin sister and I were born on November 1st, so it equalled two sugar-fuelled days of fun and being spoiled.