That was allready mentioned. There was also mentioned that the Americans commercialised it rather a lot. And it was also mentioned that former non-Halloween-celebrating countries are copying the holyday 'American Style' (i.e. pretty bad if you ask me).

So, anybody have any pics they want to share?
How much candy did you get if you went trick or treating?
How long were u out at them wild partys?
How was the TV special if you were at home?

Still is. Though "pagan" is too generic. Pagan usually refers to any polytheistic or pre-Christian religion, though there are many differences among them. Samhain (pronounced SOW-en) is often celebrated among Celtic-leaning pagans, and that's the direct ancestor of All Hallows Eve, which in turn became Halloween.

Aah, the joys of shropshire.. too many hills, so more sweets :P

"Candy is dandy but liquer is quicker" -Willy Wonka (the orriginal) :P

No, that's Ogden Nash, actually.:)