Life+Style - How Is Halloween Celebrated Around The World? | Revry

Many countries around the world have their own unique ways of celebrating Halloween. The origin of modern-day Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celts in Ireland. On Halloween, the Irish will eat a traditional kind of sweetbread called ‘barmbrack’. Different items will often be baked into the bread. The item a person finds when eating the bread is said to predict their future. If a ring is found, that person will be married soon. A coin means that they will enjoy good fortune or become rich. One Halloween ritual in Scotland tells lovers if their relationship will be successful or not. The couple will first throw nuts into a fire. If they roast quietly, the couple will have a long and happy relationship. However, if the nuts split and crack loudly, it is believed to be a sign that the relationship is not meant to be. Many Latin American countries celebrate All Souls’ Day, which takes place on November 2 after a three-day celebration.