Sir, – While I appreciate the sentiment of Tom Corcoran on abandoning this ritual (October 21st), I'm sure emulating Russia is not the way to go. What next – annex a neighbouring country? – Yours, etc,
SARAH MURPHY,
London.
Sir, – I rather enjoy the cosy feeling of being in a warm and bright flat while it is dark outside. That said, I do make sure to go somewhere nice and sunny on my holidays in January. – Yours, etc,
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CATHERINE BOLAND,
Dublin 8.
Sir, – The darker nights will add to the Halloween atmosphere. – Yours, etc,
ANNE MURPHY,
Bray, Co Wicklow.