Traditions all over the world
We all know about Halloween traditions held in the United States and the ones in Venezuela, but what about other countries in the world? Do they celebrate Halloween? If so, do they do the same activities as we do?
The answer is no. Most countries do celebrate Halloween, but their traditions range from simple to unbelievable. Below are some examples…
We all know about Halloween traditions held in the United States and the ones in Venezuela, but what about other countries in the world? Do they celebrate Halloween? If so, do they do the same activities as we do?
The answer is no. Most countries do celebrate Halloween, but their traditions range from simple to unbelievable. Below are some examples…
Austria
Some people leave bread, water, and a lighted lamp on the Halloween night. It was once believed these would welcome the dead on the night they considered magical.
Some people leave bread, water, and a lighted lamp on the Halloween night. It was once believed these would welcome the dead on the night they considered magical.
Belgium
Belgians light candles on Halloween light in memory of their dead relatives. Even though they don’t celebrate Halloween as much, they still do Halloween parties, and believe it is unlucky if a black cat crosses one’s path, enters a home, or travels on ship.
Belgians light candles on Halloween light in memory of their dead relatives. Even though they don’t celebrate Halloween as much, they still do Halloween parties, and believe it is unlucky if a black cat crosses one’s path, enters a home, or travels on ship.
Canada
It began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants. Jack-o-lanterns are carved and they organize parties, trick-or-treating and decorate their homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.
It began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants. Jack-o-lanterns are carved and they organize parties, trick-or-treating and decorate their homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.
China
Halloween in China is known as Ten Chieh. Food and water are placed in front of photographs of dead relatives, while bonfires and lanterns are lit to light their paths as the spirits travel on Halloween night.
Halloween in China is known as Ten Chieh. Food and water are placed in front of photographs of dead relatives, while bonfires and lanterns are lit to light their paths as the spirits travel on Halloween night.
Czech Republic/Slovakia
Chairs are placed by the fireside on Halloween night. There are chairs for each living family members and one for each family member’s spirit.
Chairs are placed by the fireside on Halloween night. There are chairs for each living family members and one for each family member’s spirit.
Sweden
In Sweden, Halloween is known as “Alla Helgons Dag” and is celebrated from October 31st until November 6th. Alike many other holidays, “Alla Helgons Dag” has an eve, which is celebrated and becomes a shortened working day. They also celebrate All Saint’s Day and students are given a day of vacation.
In Sweden, Halloween is known as “Alla Helgons Dag” and is celebrated from October 31st until November 6th. Alike many other holidays, “Alla Helgons Dag” has an eve, which is celebrated and becomes a shortened working day. They also celebrate All Saint’s Day and students are given a day of vacation.
Germany
Germans celebrate Halloween much like Americans. But, they do something interesting: they put away their knives. This is done so that the returning spirits are not harmed.
Germans celebrate Halloween much like Americans. But, they do something interesting: they put away their knives. This is done so that the returning spirits are not harmed.
France
Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and the departed ancestors. They believe it is an American holiday and did not know about it until 1996.
Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and the departed ancestors. They believe it is an American holiday and did not know about it until 1996.
Who would’ve thought that Halloween is seen by many countries as a day to honor the dead and not just a day to eat candy all night long?
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By: Carolina Franco