Halloween Celebrations Around The World (PHOTOS)

Though originally a Celtic pagan holiday, Halloween celebrations have become massively popular across the globe, from throughout most of continental Europe to the Far East.

These days, it's not just Americans and Brits who will don eerie outfits, elaborate masks and festive garb -- you'll now find happy haunts of all ages in cities throughout Germany, South Korea and even Pakistan on Oct. 31, out to satisfy a sweet tooth or even cause a little mischief on the streets.

Take a look at how some other nations are getting into the spooky spirit here:

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[Ljilja]

12:22 PM on 11/03/2010

When I was a young girl in Europe (in the 1960's) no one celebrated Halloween. We were so envious of the American kids!

Well, I guess this holiday is taking over the world. Fun!

http://graciouslivingdaybyday.com/

[Pierogi kid]

10:55 AM on 11/01/2010

The irish/english have tradition of carving vegetables turnips and such, they came to north amerca and applied it to the local squash thus: the Jack O'lantern

[elena l pasquini]

09:16 PM on 10/31/2010

In Italy, we had a “night of witches”. The night of San Giovanni, on 24 of June. In Rome we used to wear garlic, eat snails and much more. Nobody or few do this now, but many children ring the bell for Halloween, ask for pumpkins and candies.

[Autumn Rain]

07:09 PM on 10/31/2010

No picture for the US or South America? Oh well, it doesn't matter now. I am not celebrating it anyway.
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[JScott]

11:03 AM on 11/01/2010

Yup but you can be ther'll be pics of constumes from Canaval.

[Freenation]

06:09 PM on 10/31/2010

boo

[LaBrayne35]

04:39 PM on 10/31/2010

Despise this commercial venture called Halloween. It is foul.

[flashnomad]

04:18 PM on 10/31/2010

Check out the cool Halloween Haunts and Hoots on http://www.flashnomad.com! And, that last photo of the croc is real not a marzipan fake!

[Guatemaladreams]

04:06 PM on 10/31/2010

Here is some Halloween in Guatemala
http://mayantrip.com/2010/10/31/halloween-skeletons-from-guatemala-spooky/

[MIKEinNYC]

02:19 PM on 10/31/2010

Scary costume:

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OKlwl3vK8K8/S_N-JQtMDGI/AAAAAAAACGA/KfRLrH-l4n0/s1600/burka002.jpg&imgrefurl=http://climbingoutofthedark.blogspot.com/2010/05/wear-burka-day.html&h=396&w=530&sz=24&tbnid=hQYLrlc_z7kXLM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=132&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dburka&zoom=1&q=burka&hl=en&usg=__Npzt6VvWzhRuXW4khDb60OtgcYQ=&sa=X&ei=6bLNTOa2AoS0lQeekbSaBg&sqi=2&ved=0CDUQ9QEwAg

[Cougar29]

10:40 PM on 10/30/2010

Is it permitted in Is rael?

[mlaiuppa]

04:47 PM on 10/31/2010

I think they'd do it for Purim.

Other countries dress up for Carnivale, Mardi Gras or Fasching.

I think we are the only country that sends out children door to door to beg candy from strangers. And threaten them if they don't pay our sweet extortion.

How very American of us.

[powerhuff]

04:15 AM on 10/30/2010

murika

[omeo2013]

01:46 AM on 10/30/2010

I live in South Korea. Everland is pretty sweet around Halloween.

I think the Japanese will just take any excuse to dress up in a crazy costume, which is why I love them.

[Gin1234]

11:32 PM on 10/29/2010

I love the look of the South Koreans! Now, that look is what represents Halloween to me. No cutsie scarecrows, and smiling pumpkins. Symbols of Halloween should look as evi l and haunting as possible.

[BLACKCAT66]

08:51 AM on 10/30/2010

Agreed, they picked a look and totally committed to it. Ya gotta love that.

[ailblentyn]

11:02 PM on 10/29/2010

Let's hear it for American cultural imperialism!

[Gin1234]

11:07 PM on 10/29/2010

Do you wear burlap and walk on nails to amend for America's sins? Geez. Relax.

[life-of-riley]

12:48 AM on 10/30/2010

Mr. Fun, what do you give the kids when they come around yours, a lecture and an organic carrot?

[Hapakanaka]

07:42 PM on 10/31/2010

I got a rock.

[spytheweb]

10:58 PM on 10/29/2010

Go South Korea!!!