I actually *started* Halloween in my little Italian village, who previously........did not celebrate the Pagan Holiday. But as the crazy American here..........I wanted my son to know the fun of Halloween.....so I actually tried to do it one year. .....and got some very odd looks indeed.
But each year, things went a little better......and more kids wanted to join in, and eventully more parents wanted to learn what it was all about........... and now, dozens of kids show up to participate every year.........as I lead them on a trek thru the village, going to the houses that I know *want* to participate
Even the priest finally joined in and insisted I stop by the Church, so he could give the kids candy.......(and lecture them to go to mass the next day!!! He still had to get his digs for the Catholic Church in)