Halloween is not really a thing in Greece but, as it amuses children—and some adults presumably— Halloween parties do take place, but no trick or treating as such. However, as put off as I am by the usual overdose of merch etc, I admit I do love some of the jokes and cartoons.
I’m a big fan of Dan Piraro and his Bizarro comics
And the inimitable Roz Chas
The one below is a little gross
And the next one, decidedly non-PC
❤️❤️❤️ the raven
We don’t celebrate Halloween in Greece – apart from some themed kiddy parties – but how could I resist painting these awesome pumpkins?
I love fall colors, all those burnished oranges and reds.
In strong light the colors are almost fluorescent. Or almost fake!
And an irrelevant photo. But I do love ducks!
And a swan.
As for Halloween, the commercial aspect is hard to avoid. I even chanced upon a Simpsons spoof version of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem The Raven on television.
‘…and the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain…’
Was a spookier verse ever written?
Photos by Peter (follow him on Instagram @Alma_Peter)
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