Halloween?

Only over just the past couple of years has Belgium been integrating the American holiday of Halloween into their own customs. I have learned from friends here that just 4 years ago you would not have seen any mention of Halloween anywhere. Now you can find quite a few Halloween decorations and costumes in stores and windows. It is definitely not nearly as extensive as in the States. We have seen signs for parties at various bars and clubs but we have heard nothing about Belgian children trick or treating. Luckily the PTO at Drew's school sets something up for the school kids. It is a bit different. We have to register our kids and pay money per child to participate. We then will receive a map to find the houses that give out treats (supplied by the PTO hence the registration money). The houses aren't always close to each other so you must drive your child around. It just occurred to me that I will have to buckle and unbuckle three children some unknown number of times on this night... I wished I had thought of this before I registered... I might have to rethink costume choices too! Oh man! Trick or treating is this Friday too!