Hallowe'en is dying where I am. It's never been entirely popular over here, I've heard it's a pretty big occasion over in the States, but definitely where I am its popularity is decreasing for a number of reasons:
1. The older generation. It's pretty much despised by anyone over 50 it seems. It's a little strange that they don't like a time when kids can have fun, but ask any well-bred Lancastrian and he'll answer with, "Allouween? Nay, t'is nowt but American im-por'"
2. It seems people just can't be bothered buying sweets anymore. My whole cul-de-sac switched off their lights and drew their curtains so it looked like there was no-one at home. Some people even put up posters saying "No trick-or-treaters please".
3. Teenage culture. October 30th is now classed as 'Mischief night', when bored teenagers go out with eggs, flour, cricket bats or whatever they please to cause havoc. It happens throughout Hallowe'en, yesterday whilst driving through a neighbouring town, we saw a couple of boys simply with a Tesco bag and an empty bottle of beer on their trick-or-treat rounds.
According to the news, Hallowe'en is becoming more popular. Well, i'm not seeing it!
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and I actually miss standing at the door waiting for them. It was my annual tradition. 
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