Petrifying pictures from Sunderland Halloweens of yesteryear
The word Halloween comes from ‘Hallowed evening’ and is the day before All Hallows Day, which is also known as All Saints’ Day.
For years now there has been lots of organised events for adults and children, plus games and treats at local nurseries.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdDo you recognise anybody here through the masks and make-up?
As you can see people kept themselves entertained by attending costume parties, playing Halloween games such as apple bobbing and playing tricks on family and friends.
Does anybody carve turnips anymore, or is it only pumpkins?
Who remembers the smell of the burning candle in the turnip and trying not to burn the handle made out of string?
Did you meet your friends at the street corner, compare turnips before going home?
Did you buy costumes or were they all home-made?
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdWhat about the infamous toffee apples and a visit to the dentist the following week?
Maybe you played it safe and just had the butcher’s sausages. And there was no American ‘trick or treat ‘phrase then.
We’d love to hear from you, so email your memories to [email protected]