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By nkulande on Oct 29, 2008 in Ecuador | Comments Off
Ecuadorians did not used to celebrate Halloween, until a couple of years ago when consumerism brought this foreign holiday to our cities. Now it is common to see that young people go out to go to parties for Halloween, but this is really just another excuse to get together and drink. No trick or treat!
By nkulande on Oct 29, 2008 in Japan | Comments Off
Usually Halloween is such a big day for firms. They are busy trying to create “the special goods” which are only sold in a certain period of time.
By nkulande on Oct 29, 2008 in Moldova | Comments Off
Hi! My name is Vladimir. I come from Moldova. Have you ever heard about this country? Of course, if you visit and read World News Blog.
By nkulande on Oct 29, 2008 in Chile | Comments Off
Just a few years ago that Chilean people started celebrating Halloween. This is not a special date for us; only the children go out and nock on the doors around theirs neighborhoods asking for some candy.
By nkulande on Oct 29, 2008 in Argentina | Comments Off
This is going to be the first time I’m going to celebrate Halloween since it’s the first time I’m in the USA for this part of the year. This Irish tradition is only celebrated in some of the English spoken countries, but since it is celebrated in the US it is world famous. [...]
By nkulande on Oct 29, 2008 in France | Comments Off
Halloween is on its way, let’s talk about what it represents in France. Halloween in France is rather controversial, due to the fact that it is not a typical French holiday and some people still do not understand what is being celebrated.
By nkulande on Oct 29, 2008 in Germany | Comments Off
Halloween wasn’t popular in Germany until the early 90s. These days, however, shop windows are filled with plastic merchandise many weeks before. Carving pumpkins has become more and more popular, but Halloween is not an official German holiday.