LEETON resident Jodie Salerno has a confession to make - she loves Halloween more than Christmas.
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Mrs Salerno has always loved the spooky holiday and, in more recent years, has started sharing her fondness for the scary day with the community.
With the help of her family, the Salerno home has been decorated and fully kitted out with Halloween paraphernalia for about the last six or seven years.
Mrs Salerno said she has always had an interest in all things spooky.
She even has a daughter who was born on Halloween, which is held on October 31 every year.
"It's always been a fun thing for us to dress up and now it's just gotten bigger," Mrs Salerno said.
"I love Christmas, but I love Halloween more.
"Growing up, I was always into 'creepy' stuff. I've got a horror doll collection, my tattoos also reflect that interest too."
Halloween has also been growing in popularity in Leeton in recent years, with more youngsters and their families heading out to trick or treat. More homes have been decorated as well.
With 2020 of course a different year due to COVID-19, it does appear not as many people will be adoring their homes with Halloween decorations, but Mrs Salerno's house will still be kitted out.
"I'm a little bit worried about the rain, but I'm hopeful we'll still have everything looking good so people can drive past and have a look," she said.
"It's definitely not too late to take part and put a few things up at your place."
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Trick or treating is allowed to go ahead, but under certain rules such as not ringing doorbells and lollies and chocolates can only be handed out wrapped and from a safe distance such as wearing gloves and using tongs.
Mrs Salerno said there were some people who thought Halloween should remain an "American tradition", but her philosophy is if you enjoy something, then do so, but if it's not for you, that's okay as well.
"I just think it's a bit of fun, so why not?" she said.
If you would like to find out more about what's happening in this year visit the Halloween in Leeton Facebook page.