HALLOWEEN HAPPENS IN the next few days (Tuesday, 31 October … it’s something of a tradition).

The big fans of the day will be gearing up for the week ahead and may have spent a lot of time and thought on dressing up in a Halloween-themed outfit at some stage this week or last.

Will you be dressing up this year – or is it something you leave to the children these days?

Poll Results:

No, leaving it to the children (8303)

Yes I'll be dressing up (1086)

I might. I'll see how I feel on the day (397)

I already dressing up for the occasion over the last few days (316)

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