(Big Smile) I am an American living in Switzerland, and I faced the same dilemna here. I went ahead and did what I normally do and soon I had more and more people celebrating with me. I just hosted a Halloween Party in a petit bistro and we filled the place!Happy Halloween in Germany!!!
2007-10-28 18:32:09
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answered by kick it 5
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Years ago, Halloween was not really celebrated in Germany. Over time, it is getting more and more popular. Take a look at the Frankenstein Castle Halloween festivities every year (just outside Darmstadt).
I live in a quiet town in the Odenwald and for the past 3-4 years I've had to stock up on Halloween candy because the trick-or-treat'ers have been growing in numbers. I put a scarecrow on my front steps, a jack-o-lantern, and some Halloween decorations.
No one will "wonder" what you're doing. They will know that it's a Halloween costume. Heck, go to any costume shop and see how stocked up they are for Halloween costumes. Halloween IS gaining popularity in Germany. German kids are trick-or-treating. German adults are going to costume parties.
Go for it. Enjoy yourself this Halloween. Don't listen to the negative comments from people that really have no clue what they're talking about. I could say the same things about Halloween in China because I have no idea. But GERMANY, I know.
2007-10-28 22:20:57
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answered by Anonymous
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@Leonardo: Halloween is NOT part of American history but people from Ireland used to bring this over to the States in the 19th century.
Yes, I'm sure that Germans would laugh or at least think "oh my goodness, another crazy American!"
Halloween is not celebrated over here but actually just in the States although many shops and who ever want "to force" the Germans to do so to make money only.
So you better keep your costumes hidden until German Carneval/Fasching is due in February next year.
2007-10-28 10:53:21
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answered by Anonymous
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If you are in Rome... you know the saying.
Best save your cat outfit for a trip to Cologne between Jan 31st and Feb 5th 2008. Or party on with the Fasching go-ers at the same time in Munich. The time of Carneval or Fasching is the traditional time in Germany to dress up and the best opportunity to go absolutely wild.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne_carnival
http://www.muenchen.de/Stadtleben/Specials/zzz_Archiv_Specials/Fasching/76817/index.html
2007-10-28 10:21:27
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answered by t_maia2000 6
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No, I under no circumstances became a great Halloween fan. And the German Fasching is even worse. I omit no longer having Thanksgiving right here. I consistently cook dinner a Thanksgiving dinner besides on the Sunday after the actual Thanksgiving interior the States. Turkey, stuffing, candy potatoes. . . i do no longer wanna omit that!
2016-10-02 23:16:42
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answered by Anonymous
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I don't think anyone will respect the fact that your an American, most of the world hates us so I doubt they will respect the fact that your an American.But then why the hell should you care do what you want.
2007-10-28 10:05:57
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answered by Iknowthisone 7
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I don't think they would be rude enough to laugh, but they will definitely stare and ask questions.
2007-10-28 10:11:14
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answered by ? 4
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yeah spread american culture!
2007-10-28 10:24:09
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answered by leonardo 1
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Yes they will have a proof of what they have thought about you earlier.
2007-10-28 10:10:28
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answered by Realname: Robert Siikiniemi 4
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if they laugh, hiss at them and scratch their eyes out (lol)
2007-10-28 10:04:07
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answered by Anonymous
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