Halloween 2011

It's been fun experiencing holidays over here.  Some that are huge events (like Chinese New Year and Ramadan) are not as highlighted in the States, and some holidays (like Halloween and Thanksgiving) we've had to go out of our way to celebrate.  Fortunately for a Western community of friends that organized a fun Halloween party in their building, the tradition my kids are so used to was able to continue!

Ghouls and princesses converged on the ground floor lobby at 5:00, ready to embark on the great candy quest.  Trick-or-treating was a bit more complicated than usual, due to having to work around security scan-cards and figure out a system of herding all the kiddos up and down various elevators in several connecting buildings.  I didn't know so many little people could fit in such a tight space!  We all had a great time, though, and everyone came home with lots of loot.  Afterwards, we converged on my friend's apartment for a Halloween party complete with games, cookies, and pizza.