13 Non-Americans Share Their Confusion About Americans’ Relationships With Halloween

However, we’re probably the only country that treats it so seriously. Weirdly, it’s not as big of a holiday in other countries. And people who don’t live in America are actually a little confused about our relationship with all things spooky.
Enjoy these tweets from non-Americans, who can’t quite understand our obsession with Halloween.
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It’s Not Celebrated Everywhere
@_ygjk
We definitely did not know that.
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Public Holiday?
@nubby_han
We wish. We should.
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It Gets Multiple Aisles
@kiwiev
This isn’t even the half of it.
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Over a Month of Celebrations
@ArchieHilditch
It’s more like late August, but don’t tell him that.
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The Taste of Candy Corn
@rtjisoo
It literally tastes like wax. But it sure is pretty!
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Eating Pumpkins
@thelma_chitua
Just grow them. And carve them. And turn them into a spice.
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All the Decorations
@thelma_chitua
Pretty much.
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Dressing Up
@sisonkeTengwane
Well, we leave them on for a bit, but essentially, yes.
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Stocking Up
vampireghuleh
Come on over, there’s plenty!
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Hugging Pumpkins
@owlswifty
It’s aesthetically pleasing, okay?
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Where Do the Empty Pumpkins Go?
@theonispeelman
We throw them away on November 1.
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Puns Are the Best
@robmahal
Um, no, that’s not how it works.
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A Bowl of Sweets
@aislingfelly
Yes, the answer is yes.
Have you ever had a non-American question you about Halloween traditions? What’s your favorite way to celebrate Halloween?