Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Halloween 2013 in Different Countries

Halloween is one of the oldest holidays and is celebrated in different ways by people from different countries. If you are looking for when is Halloween 2013 for making planning to celebrate Halloween 2013
in a unique but interesting way then it is essential to look at how different countries celebrate this eve. Every country has its own way to celebrate Halloween, have a look!
  
Canada 

Canada is celebrating Halloween from 1800 century and people here celebrate just like the Americans way. They go parties, decorate homes, trick or treating and harvest themes. If you are looking to experience some fun on this season then go Canada and experience the way they celebrate Halloween.  

England 

Children used to sing “Punkie Night Song” knocking on the doors of people asking for money. However, currently the English children wear unique costumes and go trick or treating from door to door. The costumes are designed especially for Halloween so that children can mark the occasion perfectly. If you want to enjoy an interesting Halloween 2013 experience then you can got to see lot more at England. 
 
France and Germany 

The trend to celebrate Halloween in France is not quite popular as they consider it just like another holiday. The people of France started knowing about Halloween only after 1996 and after that few people over there celebrate this eve. When it comes to Germany, they usually put their knives away during whole Halloween night. It is actually done to prevent the accidental risk to the spirits returning their homes.  

Ireland
  
If you really want to see what Halloween actually is then you should prepare yourself for Halloween 2013 in Ireland. It is a birthplace of this tradition and is celebrated just like in America. Just like ancient times, bonfires are lit and children go trick or treating. The families, relatives and even neighbors attend parties and exchange gifts with each other. Children also play card games just for fun.  

Belgium and Czechoslovakia

Black cat is considered very unlucky in Belgium but not during Halloween as they feel that their dead relative or family member come from heaven to spare some time with them. Belgium people lit candles for honoring the deceased family member or relative during this eve. In Czechoslovakia, people in their home arrange chairs around the fireplace by leaving one or two chairs for the deceased member of family. They believe that on Halloween night, any of the departed soul comes to their house to spend some time with them. 

Now, you are aware of different traditions available in different countries. So, do make sure to visit any of the above countries to mark Halloween 2013 in the complete unique but interesting way.

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