Halloween

Halloween originated fom Ireland. Halloween is a celebration of the end of the harvest season. The name term Halloween is shortened from All Hallows' Even, as it is the eve of " All Hallows' Day, which is now also know as All Saints' Day. It was a day of religious Festivities in various northern European Pagan traditions.

Romania
Halloween in Romania is celebrated around the myth of "Dracula", on October the 31th. In Transylvania and especially in the town of Sighisoara, there are many costume parties, for teenagers and adults, that are created from the US model. Also the spirit of Dracula lives there because the town was the site of many witch-trials that are recreated by actors today, on the night of Halloween.