Halloween in France

We have been told that Halloween has become more popular here in France the last few years. Trick-or-Treating still isn't that popular, but the costumes are! Jen and Bene decided to host a Halloween party this year at Bene's house in Aubiere. Bene convinced a few of her French neighbors to hand out candy to the kids, as our group made our way to downtown Aubiere for a costume contest and night of Halloween activities put on by the city.

Trick-or-Treating in Aubiere

After the festivities, we made our way back up to Bene's house for some good old-fashioned Halloween games like 'bobbing for apples'. Matthew and I dressed up as Fred and Wilma Flintstone. It was really sad that most of the kids didn't know who we were supposed to be, and the few that did know, it was only because of The Flintstone vitamins!

Fred and Wilma Flintstone

Cop and Robber, Clarrette and Preston

Bertrand and Claire at their first American Halloween Party.
They created their outfits in just a few hours
(and yes, that is Claire's real hair under all that paint!)