@lauraehall I live in the UK but originally from Kansas, dead centre USA. My interest in Halloween stems from feeling alien to the pervasive evangelical culture. It felt like the one time of year that my 'dark side' could be not only indulged, but celebrated. Even as a kid, I had an interest in the supernatural and occult and it was 'weird' for all but 31 days of the year. It was an act of rebellion/self expression for me and felt like I could unmask.