Halloween 2016

Now that October is finished, it means that the holiday of Halloween is finished too. At home in Ireland, Halloween is a very popular event because it can be celebrated by people of all ages.

Many young children dress up as scary characters, for example as a Witch, a Vampire or a Ghost. Others dress up as their favorite fictional characters, such as Harry Potter or character´s from Star Wars. Usually the children will knock on the doors of their neighbours in their town and ask them, ´Trick or Treat´. After one night, they can earn a lot of sweets and chocolate!

Some of my friend´s this year decided to dress up...as the Titanic!

But it is not just children that enjoy Halloween. Students at university and other adults also dress up in different costumes, often trying to win competitions. It is usual for groups of friends to come together to have a party. At these parties they eat, drink and play games, such as ´Bobbing for Apples´.

I think that a lot of people in my country enjoy Halloween because it is an opportunity for all the friend´s and family to come together. So maybe next year, you can also celebrate Halloween with Castanyada. I don´t think you will be disappointed!

´Bobbing for Apples´ is a funny game we play at Halloween