Things are starting to get scary as Halloween approaches (Picture: Getty Images)
There’s a chill in the air, the pumpkin fields are open and our streaming services are becoming seriously spooky.
That can only mean one thing – Halloween is here!
Whether you’re gearing up to go trick-or-treating, take on a spine-tingling scare attraction, or settle down for a haunting horror marathon, many Brits will be getting their fright on for Halloween.
But many different countries across the world don’t mark All Hallows Eve like we do – in fact, some don’t really celebrate at all.
Language experts at Busuu say: ‘It’s interesting to see how other cultures and countries adapt to one another’s traditions.
‘Halloween is an American event but over the years, social media and popular culture have made it more of an event here in the UK and in countries, including Mexico, Japan, and Italy. But not everywhere has embraced it.
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‘Other countries like Spain are protective of their traditions like All Saints’ Day and they tend to keep this alive rather than celebrating Halloween.’
Ever wondered how other cultures celebrate spooky season? Here’s how different countries around the globe mark Halloween – or not.
Mexico
Halloween is a big deal in Mexico (Picture: Getty Images)
Mexico is very big on Halloween and all of the traditions are embraced – the pumpkins, the spooky decorations, the dressing up.
The only thing that isn’t a big thing is trick or treating because of kidnapping fears, though children in safer neighbourhoods may go knocking door to door.
Also celebrated around that time is El Día de Muertos, where families get together to remember their loved ones who have passed.
They light candles and place decorations around the picture of their loved one and cook their favourite foods to celebrate their life.
Japan
Halloween is as big as Christmas in Japan (Picture: Yuichi Yamazaki / Getty Images)
Halloween is as much of a thing as Christmas in Japan and it’s treated like more of an event.
There, people will get together in the centre of Tokyo at the famous Shibuya Crossing while in costume.
Parents also get together so that all of their kids can safely go trick or treating.
Spain
Many families in Spain don’t make a huge deal out of Halloween (Picture: Jorge Guerrero / AFP via Getty Images)
Protective over their traditions, Spain tends not to celebrate Halloween and sees it as an American tradition.
Youngsters may go to Halloween parties hosted by clubs and school kids in bigger cities may go trick or treating, but the event isn’t widely celebrated by all.
Horror marathons are also shown on tv around this time, but typically All Saints’ Day is a much bigger deal on November 1.
Like France, this is also taken as a bank holiday and people will visit the cemetery to honour the dead.
France
Much like Spain, Halloween isn’t a huge celebration in France (Picture: Kiran Ridley / Getty Images)
The French don’t tend to celebrate Halloween.
Busuu experts highlight that while France is a secular country, it still has a big Christian influence, and Halloween is overshadowed by Toussaint – All Saints’ Day – where people traditionally visit the cemetery.
When it comes to fun for the children, some will be trick or treating, but not many households will have sweets ready to give out.
Poland
All Saints’ Day in Poland is a bigger celebration than Halloween (Picture: Michal Fludra / NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Halloween isn’t a big celebration in Poland.
All Saints’ Day is and families will go to the cemetery together, where it’s known to become very busy and packed.
Experts actually say that it’s as busy as rush hour on the London tubes.
Germany
Germany has ramped up its Halloween celebrations over the years (Picture: Ying Tang / NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Like the UK, Germany seems to have adapted more to the idea of Halloween in recent years and it’s mainly youngsters who are likely to celebrate it.
The Halloween vibes are definitely met with spooky decor, pumpkins, and fancy dress.
Kids also do all of the traditional Halloween activities, like trick or treating.
Italy
Many of Italy’s large cities host elaborate Halloween parties (Picture: Salvatore Laporta / KONTROLAB / LightRocket via Getty Images)
Italy is another country that is slowly becoming more open to the idea of Halloween like the UK and Germany.
If you’re looking to spend Halloween in Italy at some point then you may want to head to one of its larger cities where there will be tons of fancy dress parties.
Turkey
Turkey has its own tradition very similar to trick or treating (Picture: Guven Yilmaz / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Halloween in Turkey is also a reason for youngsters to drink and throw parties and even then, the fancy dress is minimal.
They do, however, have a tradition similar to trick or treating, but it has nothing to do with Halloween.
The holiday known as Eid al-Adha is when families come together and kids ask for treats from elders.
Some children will go around their neighbourhoods doing this.
China
Though Halloween is celebrated in China, many don’t go trick or treating (Picture: Isaac Lawrence / AFP via Getty Images)
Halloween has definitely grown in China because of popular culture and social media.
It’s used a lot more in commercial settings by shops and bars, or to come to Halloween events.
Other than that, children don’t really go trick or treating.
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