With Halloween just one day away, families throughout the world are prepared for the celebrations.
Halloween became an occasion to note on the Spanish family calendar around the year 2000, the onset of the Third Millenium. November 1, All Saints' Day, has been observed for centuries across Spain, with adults visiting cemeteries to sit at an ancestor's grave through the night.
October 31 is an increasingly recognizable day, along with Halloween parties and related events held throughout our country.
When I was younger, Halloween was not a big thing, but now it is not only foreigners who celebrate it, but also Spanish families. Pumpkins are for sale in local shops, even if this seems to be a tradition followed more by expatriate families. Spaniards are happy wearing fancy hats, make-up and masks, and young children enjoy going out to "Trick or Treat". What do you think about it?
I have attached a video of the great song ´This is Halloween!´ from the movie ´The Nightmare Before Christmas'. Enjoy it!
Lyrics | Danny Elfman - This is Halloween lyrics
Well done, dear Elena!
Now, would you like to learn a little more about the origins of Halloween and its importance in American society today? How about watching this nice short video on the History Channel?
Happy Halloween everyone!
