Ahmad recalls a story his mother shared from her childhood in Afghanistan that resembles trick or treating during Halloween in America. What Ahmad can't figure out is why he was always forbidden to go out trick or treating with his friends. This humorous piece shows the difference in perception of similar traditions based on one's cultural and religious beliefs. Ahmad's mother sees no religious significance in her dressing up to go hunt for candy while she's convinced it does, still, with Halloween.
Review of Why Ahmad Never Got to Celebrate Halloween
Emon Hassan
Posted on October 08, 2006 at 06:14 PM
Ahmad recalls a story his mother shared from her childhood in Afghanistan that resembles trick or treating during Halloween in America. What Ahmad can't figure out is why he was always forbidden to go out trick or treating with his friends. This humorous piece shows the difference in perception of similar traditions based on one's cultural and religious beliefs. Ahmad's mother sees no religious significance in her dressing up to go hunt for candy while she's convinced it does, still, with Halloween.