Traditions around the world
Mexico: dia de los muertos
Mexico: dia de los muertos In Mexico, Halloween doesn’t hold a candle to El Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. A colorful
December 9, 2022
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Around the world, Halloween is generally for kids. Not true in Japan, where Halloween celebrations have a decidedly adult overtone. There’s no trick-or-treating, but there’s plenty of cosplay and plenty of parties. Halloween celebrations have already caused chaos in Tokyo this year, and the day itself hasn’t even arrived yet.
The most prestigious Halloween event in Japan is the Kawasaki Halloween Parade, featuring around 4,000 costumed revelers. You can’t just throw on any old thing and attend, however. They have standards, and participants must apply at least two months in advance to join the festivities
Mexico: dia de los muertos In Mexico, Halloween doesn’t hold a candle to El Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. A colorful
guatemala: barriletes gigantes, giant kites festival Guatemala also observes the Day of the Dead. Every year, the people of the towns of Santiago Sacatepéquez, and
Italy: ognissanti In Italy, people celebrate the modern, imported celebration of “Halloween” alongside the older, traditional “Ognissanti” festivities. “Ognissant” translates to “All Saint’s Day,” and