Ahoj, komunita!
As we approach the end of October, many countries celebrate different holidays to honor the dead or the supernatural. In some places, Halloween is filled with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations, while in others, like Slovakia, Sviatok všetkých svätých (All Saints' Day) is a time to honor loved ones by visiting cemeteries and lighting candles.
- How are Halloween and Sviatok všetkých svätých celebrated in your country? Are there any special traditions or customs you follow?
- What do these holidays mean in your culture? Is it more about fun and play, or is it a serious time of remembrance?
- Do you notice any similarities between Halloween and Sviatok všetkých svätých (All Saints' Day) in terms of traditions, even if they are celebrated differently?
Feel free to share your experiences and compare them with others! You might learn a new tradition or pick up some holiday-themed vocabulary from different languages!
Erik, OLS Slovak Community Manager