1. Costumes and Grim😈🧙‍♂️👻🧟‍♂️🦸‍♂️🎬

One of the key aspects of Halloween that Ukrainians immediately love is the costumes and makeup. Children and adults alike, look forward to this day to dress up in a wide variety of looks. Vampires, witches, ghosts, zombies, superheroes, and even characters from popular movies and cartoons become part of this magical atmosphere. Ukrainians put a lot of creativity and imagination into creating costumes and makeup, and this turns Halloween into a real carnival.

2. Sweets and Pranks🍭🍬🎃

Children in Ukraine have also quickly adopted the fun tradition of "trick or treat" (Ukrainian for "jart abo laska"), where they go trick-or-treating around the neighborhood to collect sweets. This creates a wonderful opportunity for children to meet neighbors and get to know each other. In addition, many parents invite little guests into their homes to have parties with games and treats.

3. Carved Pumpkins and Decorations

The tradition of carving faces on pumpkins has also quickly caught on in Ukraine. It becomes not only a fun activity for kids, but also an opportunity to decorate your home and give it a mysterious atmosphere.

4. Holiday Parties and Events🎉🕺💃🎈

Halloween parties and events have become an integral part of Ukrainian culture. Restaurants, clubs, and schools organize events where Ukrainians can have fun surrounded by their family and friends.

5. Sparking Creativity🎨✨

Halloween stimulates the creativity of Ukrainians. The freedom to choose costumes and decorations allows everyone to express their individuality and fantasy.

Halloween in Ukraine has become more than just an American holiday. It has become a part of our culture, bringing joy and inspiration. This holiday confirms that culture is alive, changing and open to the influence of different traditions. Halloween came to us and found its place among Ukrainian holidays, adding a touch of magic and mystery to our lives.