Homeowner's 'rude' note to ward off trick-or-treaters goes viral: ‘This is Australia not America’

Do you take part in this popular American holiday? (Yes, yes, it did originate in Europe but we can’t help but think of the commercialised fan-fare of American Halloween during this time of the year.) If so, are you giving out lollies? Or are you one of the unlucky ones who has been pranked or ‘tricked’? On October 31st of every year, children knock on doors to obtain sweets.

While Halloween might be a fun time for kids, it seems like not everyone feels the same way since this isn’t a widely celebrated occasion Down Under.

And we can understand why, sometimes, Halloween turns into a nightmare for Aussie homeowners.



In the lead-up to Halloween, many houses will be adorned with spooky decorations to get a feel of the holiday spirit. But one Aussie homeowner has taken a much different approach. They came under fire for displaying a ‘rude and inappropriate’ sign on their front door before Halloween festivities could even take place.

An image posted on Reddit, a popular social media site, shows a sign taped to a front door that reads: 'This is Australia, not America. F**k off with your Halloween sh*t.' Yep, that’s pretty harsh stuff! There is a tad more to the note but we’ll let you piece that part together yourself.


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The ‘rude’ note in question. Credit: Reddit

The post quickly went viral, garnering over 70,000 reactions from other Reddit users – most of whom had strong opinions on the sign and whether Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.

The top comment read: ‘I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this.’ While someone else said that the note was a little extreme, they understood the sentiment.



Another user commented, ‘One of the very rare times of the year I appreciate living in an apartment.’ The same person even mentioned that they liked how the kids can’t get inside the building to knock on their door.

Meanwhile, other users were more accepting of the trick-or-treaters. Someone said: ‘While I don’t support Halloween becoming a part of Australian culture, there is no need to be so rude about it.’

A second person agreed and said, ‘Language aside, there is nothing wrong with that note. Keep the kids away from me!’



However, many Aussies were upset to read such a harsh reaction to a seemingly harmless occasion. ‘I find this cruel,’ someone said. The same person detailed that, while they are Australian, Halloween gives kids enjoyment and lets them play outside and have fun.

They also detailed that their town does an annual Halloween festival with rides, a live band, and market stalls.


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Halloween is originally a Celtic festival. Credit: Yaroslav Shuraev in Pexels

Another user said that they felt ‘torn’. On one hand, they laughed at the sign as an ‘adult scrolling through Reddit’. They continued, ‘The world is pretty doom and gloom, and I think it’s kind of nice if they still have some kiddie fantasy escape hatch…Even if it’s just putting green slime on their hair for an evening.’



Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31. In the traditional Celtic festival of Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits.
Key Takeaways

  • An image of a homeowner's note has sparked a debate among Australians over whether or not Halloween should be celebrated Down Under.
  • Some people are in favour of the holiday, citing the fun and excitement it can bring to children.
  • While others are against it, calling it a 'rude' and 'inappropriate' way to celebrate.
  • Halloween is a Celtic holiday that marks the start of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death.
And there you have it, folks! What did you think about this story? Do you like to celebrate Halloween or do you prefer a quiet night during this day? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
 
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Do you take part in this popular American holiday? (Yes, yes, it did originate in Europe but we can’t help but think of the commercialised fan-fare of American Halloween during this time of the year.) If so, are you giving out lollies? Or are you one of the unlucky ones who has been pranked or ‘tricked’? On October 31st of every year, children knock on doors to obtain sweets.

While Halloween might be a fun time for kids, it seems like not everyone feels the same way since this isn’t a widely celebrated occasion Down Under.

And we can understand why, sometimes, Halloween turns into a nightmare for Aussie homeowners.



In the lead-up to Halloween, many houses will be adorned with spooky decorations to get a feel of the holiday spirit. But one Aussie homeowner has taken a much different approach. They came under fire for displaying a ‘rude and inappropriate’ sign on their front door before Halloween festivities could even take place.

An image posted on Reddit, a popular social media site, shows a sign taped to a front door that reads: 'This is Australia, not America. F**k off with your Halloween sh*t.' Yep, that’s pretty harsh stuff! There is a tad more to the note but we’ll let you piece that part together yourself.


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The ‘rude’ note in question. Credit: Reddit

The post quickly went viral, garnering over 70,000 reactions from other Reddit users – most of whom had strong opinions on the sign and whether Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.

The top comment read: ‘I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this.’ While someone else said that the note was a little extreme, they understood the sentiment.



Another user commented, ‘One of the very rare times of the year I appreciate living in an apartment.’ The same person even mentioned that they liked how the kids can’t get inside the building to knock on their door.

Meanwhile, other users were more accepting of the trick-or-treaters. Someone said: ‘While I don’t support Halloween becoming a part of Australian culture, there is no need to be so rude about it.’

A second person agreed and said, ‘Language aside, there is nothing wrong with that note. Keep the kids away from me!’



However, many Aussies were upset to read such a harsh reaction to a seemingly harmless occasion. ‘I find this cruel,’ someone said. The same person detailed that, while they are Australian, Halloween gives kids enjoyment and lets them play outside and have fun.

They also detailed that their town does an annual Halloween festival with rides, a live band, and market stalls.


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Halloween is originally a Celtic festival. Credit: Yaroslav Shuraev in Pexels

Another user said that they felt ‘torn’. On one hand, they laughed at the sign as an ‘adult scrolling through Reddit’. They continued, ‘The world is pretty doom and gloom, and I think it’s kind of nice if they still have some kiddie fantasy escape hatch…Even if it’s just putting green slime on their hair for an evening.’



Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31. In the traditional Celtic festival of Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits.
Key Takeaways

  • An image of a homeowner's note has sparked a debate among Australians over whether or not Halloween should be celebrated Down Under.
  • Some people are in favour of the holiday, citing the fun and excitement it can bring to children.
  • While others are against it, calling it a 'rude' and 'inappropriate' way to celebrate.
  • Halloween is a Celtic holiday that marks the start of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death.
And there you have it, folks! What did you think about this story? Do you like to celebrate Halloween or do you prefer a quiet night during this day? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
 
Do you take part in this popular American holiday? (Yes, yes, it did originate in Europe but we can’t help but think of the commercialised fan-fare of American Halloween during this time of the year.) If so, are you giving out lollies? Or are you one of the unlucky ones who has been pranked or ‘tricked’? On October 31st of every year, children knock on doors to obtain sweets.

While Halloween might be a fun time for kids, it seems like not everyone feels the same way since this isn’t a widely celebrated occasion Down Under.

And we can understand why, sometimes, Halloween turns into a nightmare for Aussie homeowners.



In the lead-up to Halloween, many houses will be adorned with spooky decorations to get a feel of the holiday spirit. But one Aussie homeowner has taken a much different approach. They came under fire for displaying a ‘rude and inappropriate’ sign on their front door before Halloween festivities could even take place.

An image posted on Reddit, a popular social media site, shows a sign taped to a front door that reads: 'This is Australia, not America. F**k off with your Halloween sh*t.' Yep, that’s pretty harsh stuff! There is a tad more to the note but we’ll let you piece that part together yourself.


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The ‘rude’ note in question. Credit: Reddit

The post quickly went viral, garnering over 70,000 reactions from other Reddit users – most of whom had strong opinions on the sign and whether Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.

The top comment read: ‘I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this.’ While someone else said that the note was a little extreme, they understood the sentiment.



Another user commented, ‘One of the very rare times of the year I appreciate living in an apartment.’ The same person even mentioned that they liked how the kids can’t get inside the building to knock on their door.

Meanwhile, other users were more accepting of the trick-or-treaters. Someone said: ‘While I don’t support Halloween becoming a part of Australian culture, there is no need to be so rude about it.’

A second person agreed and said, ‘Language aside, there is nothing wrong with that note. Keep the kids away from me!’



However, many Aussies were upset to read such a harsh reaction to a seemingly harmless occasion. ‘I find this cruel,’ someone said. The same person detailed that, while they are Australian, Halloween gives kids enjoyment and lets them play outside and have fun.

They also detailed that their town does an annual Halloween festival with rides, a live band, and market stalls.


View attachment 7689
Halloween is originally a Celtic festival. Credit: Yaroslav Shuraev in Pexels

Another user said that they felt ‘torn’. On one hand, they laughed at the sign as an ‘adult scrolling through Reddit’. They continued, ‘The world is pretty doom and gloom, and I think it’s kind of nice if they still have some kiddie fantasy escape hatch…Even if it’s just putting green slime on their hair for an evening.’



Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31. In the traditional Celtic festival of Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits.
Key Takeaways

  • An image of a homeowner's note has sparked a debate among Australians over whether or not Halloween should be celebrated Down Under.
  • Some people are in favour of the holiday, citing the fun and excitement it can bring to children.
  • While others are against it, calling it a 'rude' and 'inappropriate' way to celebrate.
  • Halloween is a Celtic holiday that marks the start of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death.
And there you have it, folks! What did you think about this story? Do you like to celebrate Halloween or do you prefer a quiet night during this day? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
I had a laminated sign that i put up every Halloween... No trick or treats here, Thank You. Never had an issue, no need for the swearing at all.
 
I know many children like the fun of Halloween but to see some of these children wandering the streets without supervision is asking for trouble nowadays or should I say nighttime, plus it is a good excuse for the shops to make a killing with their higher prices, any way to those Participating have fun
 
and to the bulk of those who celebrate actually don't know the meaning of it, and with the rolling day being All Saints Day and the connection between the two. I don't get why people engage in things they don't actually understand.
I recall last year it being said somewhere in the media if there was no sign up saying- trick or trick, then no-one should be entering people's property.
One year I recall kids coming to my door and knocking and I said I'm not participating . When they got to the top of my drive the parents complained that I didn't give them candy. And this is what I mean about the meaning behind the night. Those parents simply wanted their kids to have lollies.
Usually they just pass by as there is no sign out.
 
Do you take part in this popular American holiday? (Yes, yes, it did originate in Europe but we can’t help but think of the commercialised fan-fare of American Halloween during this time of the year.) If so, are you giving out lollies? Or are you one of the unlucky ones who has been pranked or ‘tricked’? On October 31st of every year, children knock on doors to obtain sweets.

While Halloween might be a fun time for kids, it seems like not everyone feels the same way since this isn’t a widely celebrated occasion Down Under.

And we can understand why, sometimes, Halloween turns into a nightmare for Aussie homeowners.



In the lead-up to Halloween, many houses will be adorned with spooky decorations to get a feel of the holiday spirit. But one Aussie homeowner has taken a much different approach. They came under fire for displaying a ‘rude and inappropriate’ sign on their front door before Halloween festivities could even take place.

An image posted on Reddit, a popular social media site, shows a sign taped to a front door that reads: 'This is Australia, not America. F**k off with your Halloween sh*t.' Yep, that’s pretty harsh stuff! There is a tad more to the note but we’ll let you piece that part together yourself.


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The ‘rude’ note in question. Credit: Reddit

The post quickly went viral, garnering over 70,000 reactions from other Reddit users – most of whom had strong opinions on the sign and whether Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.

The top comment read: ‘I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this.’ While someone else said that the note was a little extreme, they understood the sentiment.



Another user commented, ‘One of the very rare times of the year I appreciate living in an apartment.’ The same person even mentioned that they liked how the kids can’t get inside the building to knock on their door.

Meanwhile, other users were more accepting of the trick-or-treaters. Someone said: ‘While I don’t support Halloween becoming a part of Australian culture, there is no need to be so rude about it.’

A second person agreed and said, ‘Language aside, there is nothing wrong with that note. Keep the kids away from me!’



However, many Aussies were upset to read such a harsh reaction to a seemingly harmless occasion. ‘I find this cruel,’ someone said. The same person detailed that, while they are Australian, Halloween gives kids enjoyment and lets them play outside and have fun.

They also detailed that their town does an annual Halloween festival with rides, a live band, and market stalls.


View attachment 7689
Halloween is originally a Celtic festival. Credit: Yaroslav Shuraev in Pexels

Another user said that they felt ‘torn’. On one hand, they laughed at the sign as an ‘adult scrolling through Reddit’. They continued, ‘The world is pretty doom and gloom, and I think it’s kind of nice if they still have some kiddie fantasy escape hatch…Even if it’s just putting green slime on their hair for an evening.’



Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31. In the traditional Celtic festival of Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits.
Key Takeaways

  • An image of a homeowner's note has sparked a debate among Australians over whether or not Halloween should be celebrated Down Under.
  • Some people are in favour of the holiday, citing the fun and excitement it can bring to children.
  • While others are against it, calling it a 'rude' and 'inappropriate' way to celebrate.
  • Halloween is a Celtic holiday that marks the start of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death.
And there you have it, folks! What did you think about this story? Do you like to celebrate Halloween or do you prefer a quiet night during this day? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
it is a tad harsh, with me I challenge them to tell me the true meaning of Halloween. I haven't got a correct answer yet. Language could have been toned down though. I have 8 grandchildren and all of them know the correct answer, but they are took far away to come trick or treating
 
Here's a plan B for anyone with a few home handyman skills wishing to deter trick or treaters.
Wire your front porch light motion detector, to your reticulation.
Now when the kids approach your front steps, your sprinklers come on.
 
Here we go again rewarding bad behaviour....No Sweets and we will tear up your mail or pull out plants. Glad I live in an apartment!
 
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Do you take part in this popular American holiday? (Yes, yes, it did originate in Europe but we can’t help but think of the commercialised fan-fare of American Halloween during this time of the year.) If so, are you giving out lollies? Or are you one of the unlucky ones who has been pranked or ‘tricked’? On October 31st of every year, children knock on doors to obtain sweets.

While Halloween might be a fun time for kids, it seems like not everyone feels the same way since this isn’t a widely celebrated occasion Down Under.

And we can understand why, sometimes, Halloween turns into a nightmare for Aussie homeowners.



In the lead-up to Halloween, many houses will be adorned with spooky decorations to get a feel of the holiday spirit. But one Aussie homeowner has taken a much different approach. They came under fire for displaying a ‘rude and inappropriate’ sign on their front door before Halloween festivities could even take place.

An image posted on Reddit, a popular social media site, shows a sign taped to a front door that reads: 'This is Australia, not America. F**k off with your Halloween sh*t.' Yep, that’s pretty harsh stuff! There is a tad more to the note but we’ll let you piece that part together yourself.


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The ‘rude’ note in question. Credit: Reddit

The post quickly went viral, garnering over 70,000 reactions from other Reddit users – most of whom had strong opinions on the sign and whether Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.

The top comment read: ‘I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this.’ While someone else said that the note was a little extreme, they understood the sentiment.



Another user commented, ‘One of the very rare times of the year I appreciate living in an apartment.’ The same person even mentioned that they liked how the kids can’t get inside the building to knock on their door.

Meanwhile, other users were more accepting of the trick-or-treaters. Someone said: ‘While I don’t support Halloween becoming a part of Australian culture, there is no need to be so rude about it.’

A second person agreed and said, ‘Language aside, there is nothing wrong with that note. Keep the kids away from me!’



However, many Aussies were upset to read such a harsh reaction to a seemingly harmless occasion. ‘I find this cruel,’ someone said. The same person detailed that, while they are Australian, Halloween gives kids enjoyment and lets them play outside and have fun.

They also detailed that their town does an annual Halloween festival with rides, a live band, and market stalls.


View attachment 7689
Halloween is originally a Celtic festival. Credit: Yaroslav Shuraev in Pexels

Another user said that they felt ‘torn’. On one hand, they laughed at the sign as an ‘adult scrolling through Reddit’. They continued, ‘The world is pretty doom and gloom, and I think it’s kind of nice if they still have some kiddie fantasy escape hatch…Even if it’s just putting green slime on their hair for an evening.’



Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31. In the traditional Celtic festival of Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits.
Key Takeaways

  • An image of a homeowner's note has sparked a debate among Australians over whether or not Halloween should be celebrated Down Under.
  • Some people are in favour of the holiday, citing the fun and excitement it can bring to children.
  • While others are against it, calling it a 'rude' and 'inappropriate' way to celebrate.
  • Halloween is a Celtic holiday that marks the start of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death.
And there you have it, folks! What did you think about this story? Do you like to celebrate Halloween or do you prefer a quiet night during this day? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Australia has very little "traditions"..let kids have fun...it does no harm....I run a ladies club of elderly ladies and they dress up and have fun for Halloween....just because you get older doesn't mean you stop having fun.....let kids play
 
Why the hell do we put up with following and celebrating American crap. I'm all for our Aussie kids getting out and enjoying themselves, just don't emulate the yanks.
Why not call it the Ozzy Ogre day or something that is uniquely Australian.
 
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I decorate my house and yard every year for Halloween, have done so now for nearly 30 years. Started doing it for my children, now do it for the grandkids. Also started the trend of Trick or Treating in my neighborhood but I am never home on the night for Trick or Treaters as I take my grandchildren out around the local area.
 
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All Hallows Eve ( AKA Halloween) the day before All Saints Day. Also my birthday.
As a child we used to have apples floating in a tub of water or hanging from a string and you had your hands behind your back, then had to take a bite out of one. It was fun, no knocking on doors, no treats. Then America took it over and now no one knows what it is all about, just another reason to party.
 
First step on a life of crime. "That was good fun egging that place, later in life escalating to burning down a school. Got away with the first destruction, time to move up in life."
 
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