Halloween in Rome Halloween in Rome. Some used to call it “All Hallows’ Eve”. Point is, it’s definitely the spookiest night of the year. So many people all around the world celebrate it, and everyone has their own ways and traditions behind it. Although Italy is still not huge on celebrating Halloween (except for kids, of course), there are many old stories that can be linked to the Italian tradition. Moreover, as the years go by, more and more people get excited about dressing up (even adults) and more and more events are coming up and are not to be missed! Halloween in Rome: Mysteries and Myths One of the legends that surrounds this holiday is about Jack O’Lantern. He was a drunken guy who fooled the Devil so many times that, once he died, Heaven and Hell both rejected him. The Devil gave him a piece of burning coal in order to be able to see in the dark. Jack put it in a carved pumpkin, to make it last longer as he went on his way to find eternal rest. Though this might be one of the original legends, there are very similar versions of it in religious Italian tradition as well. In fact, poor Italian families used to “celebrate” All Saint’s Day on the 1st of November. Then, those who went around and knocked on doors asked for some bread in exchange for prayers for the souls of the dead. Halloween in Rome: Tips for a Fun Night #1: Go to a club In 2018, most clubs in Rome organize costume parties with music and drinks. All you have to do to celebrate your Halloween in Rome is look for the closest to you and sign up on the list you usually find on their Facebook pages.
Halloween in Rome Halloween in Rome. Some used to call it “All Hallows’ Eve”. Point is, it’s definitely the spookiest night of the year. So many people all around the world celebrate it, and everyone has their own ways and traditions behind it. Although Italy is still not huge on celebrating Halloween (except for kids,
