There haven't been Guys in New Zealand (at least where I live) for years. We always made one when I was a kid and I helped my daughter get into it 15-20 years ago but kids today seem to dress up and do the Trick or treat thing instead. The shops are full of Halloween costumes and party gear. I guess it's a similar tradition but I prefer the Guy Fawkes songs and the fireworks.

A loaf of bread to stuff his head
A pound of cheese to choke him,
A bottle of beer to wash it down
And a jolly good fire to roast him.
Guy, Guy, Guy, penny for the Guy
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do,
If you haven't got a ha'penny, God bless you!

I always thought Guy Fawkes had the right idea - let's get rid of parliament. Could things get any worse without it?
Robyn