The Boon'o'Lantern

Halloween

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October 31st 2007
One of the unique experiences we have had over here is the celebration of Halloween, and I have to say we are really missing out back home - particularly the blokes. As a kid halloween is all about trick or treating, getting heaps of 'Candy' and gorging yourself senseless. But for the young adults, Halloween is an excuse for the lovely young ladies to dress up like tramps without being called horr ... read more

North America » United States » Florida » Jacksonville

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more