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Halloween isn't just a festival where children dress up to collect candy.
Its history dates back over 2,000 years, to the ancient Celtic celebrations of Samhain.
For the Celts of Ireland and Scotland, October 31st marked the end of the year and the arrival of winter, a time of transition when they believed that the veil between the world of the living and that of the dead was particularly thin. Spirits could then return among the living. To ward them off, the Celts lit bonfires, wore scary costumes and made offerings of food.
With the rise of Christianity in Europe, the Church tried to replace these pagan rituals by introducing All Hallows' Day on November 1 to honor all saints.
All Hallows' Eve became Halloween.
The holiday then migrated to America in the 19th century, with Irish and Scottish settlers bringing these traditions with them. Halloween thus took root in the United States, and the cultural transformation began.
Carved pumpkins replaced carved turnips, costumes and decorations became icons of the holiday, and the famous candy hunt - a tradition inspired by medieval practices where people went from house to house asking for food in exchange for prayers - became uncontested.
Halloween around the world
Although Halloween is mainly associated with Anglo-Saxon culture, it is now celebrated in many countries around the world. In France, Halloween was popularized in the 1990s.
It's a blend of ancient pagan beliefs, Christian rituals and festivities that combine folklore, superstition and entertainment, while retaining a hint of mystery and magic.
Whether in the streets illuminated by pumpkin lanterns or in front of horror films, Halloween continues to fascinate, reminding us every year that, even for one night, the imaginary and the frightening can intertwine to create a unique and unforgettable experience.
Where to celebrate Halloween in Nice?
Here are a few not-to-be-missed addresses for a so-spooky celebration!
Paranormal Festival 2024 evening at Chantier 109 / former abattoirs
The World's Biggest Halloween Festival is back!
For its 4th edition, the Paranormal Festival is coming to haunt Nice's former abattoirs to plunge you into the heart of an evening from which no one will emerge unscathed. Take part in this great Halloween mass, bringing together the best of electro and thousands of other undead!
Program: The Bloody Beetroots, Paolo Ferrara, Samaran, Raw, Le Pedre, Andrea Sfriso, Moresk, Enzo Trulli, Tits, Matinsky, Mickael Sfriso, Land Of Bax, Judd, Asenza Music
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
89 route de Turin, Nice
Admission: from €199.99
Click here to go to the box office
Halloween 2024 Barathon Party
If there's one Halloween party you don't want to miss, this is it!
If you're in the mood for a bit of fun on this special occasion, stop by for an incredible night-time barathon experience!
What awaits you: 4 Halloween atmospheres in one night! You'll tour 4 spooky bars in Nice!
In each bar and pub, you'll be offered 1 free shot and various discounts on drinks. Throughout the night, the guides will entertain you with a variety of activities to help you get to know each other and break the ice.
Halloween 2024 party at the Mama Shelter “Haunted Prom
Mama Nice is organizing a big Halloween party on October 31 with DJ Djaz.
Attendees are invited to dress up as scary creatures and enjoy original cocktails, Halloween-themed decorations and music until the end of the night.
A costume contest, also open to pets, will offer surprises to be won.
The event starts at 7pm at the Mama Shelter Nice.
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