Halloween in America is a serious holiday. We basically celebrate all October long with decorating our homes, watching all the scary movie marathons, carving jack-o-lanterns, and picking out our Halloween costume. It’s a big, big deal.

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.

1.  It’s Not Celebrated Everywhere

   @_ygjk

   We definitely did not know that.

2. Public Holiday?

   @nubby_han

   We wish. We should.

3.  It Gets Multiple Aisles

   @kiwiev

   This isn’t even the half of it.

4.  Over a Month of Celebrations

   @ArchieHilditch

   It’s more like late August, but don’t tell him that.

5.  The Taste of Candy Corn

   @rtjisoo

   It literally tastes like wax. But it sure is pretty!

6.  Eating Pumpkins

   @thelma_chitua

   Just grow them. And carve them. And turn them into a spice.

7.  All the Decorations

   @thelma_chitua

   Pretty much.

8.  Dressing Up

   @sisonkeTengwane

   Well, we leave them on for a bit, but essentially, yes.

9.  Stocking Up

   vampireghuleh

   Come on over, there’s plenty!

10.  Hugging Pumpkins

    @owlswifty

    It’s aesthetically pleasing, okay?

11.  Where Do the Empty Pumpkins Go?

    @theonispeelman

    We throw them away on November 1.

12.  Puns Are the Best

    @robmahal

    Um, no, that’s not how it works.

13.  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?