USA

In our last post, we have looked at how Christmas is celebrated in some European countries. Because of cultural similarities and the geographical proximity, Christmas traditions in Europe are not so different from the UK. If you look outside Europe, however, this will not always be the case. 

Halloween is one of the world's oldest holidays, dating back to pagan times, and is widely popular in England especially among children and young people. If you have fond memories of trick or treating, and enjoy carving pumpkins, a night of horror movies and dressing up in Halloween costumes, you won't have to miss these activities even if you are living abroad. Halloween is celebrated in many places all over the world, most prominently in North America, Canada and Western Europe, but you'll find many local celebrations on other continents as well. We've had a look at how Halloween is celebrated in some of the more popular expat locations.