Halloween 2023: Celebrated peacefully, but dangerous sweets discovered!

Halloween 2023: Celebrated peacefully, but dangerous sweets discovered!

On November 1, 2025, the police draw a positive conclusion from Halloween night, which was largely peaceful overall. Despite the numerous celebrations marked by the setting off of fireworks in larger cities such as Berlin, there were no major incidents, according to a police survey. The emergency services in Berlin had around 850 police officers on duty to ensure security during the celebrations. In previous years there were frequent clashes in which police officers and firefighters were attacked with pyrotechnics.

In Hamburg, as in other cities, things remained mostly quiet in 2023. The only downside were a few incidents, including an alarming discovery in Middle Franconia: There, a mother discovered a two-centimeter-long nail in her daughter's candy. Such unpleasant surprises spoil the festive occasion, which is traditionally celebrated with sweets, costumes and all sorts of spooky fun.

Traditions and Origins of Halloween

Halloween, also known as All Saints' Eve, is celebrated annually on October 31st and marks the eve of All Saints' Day. In Western cultures, the custom has evolved primarily into a non-religious celebration, with activities such as trick-or-treating, costume parties and pumpkin carving being prominent. These traditions have their origins in ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly Samhain, where it was believed that the line between the worlds of the living and the dead was blurred on this evening Wikipedia reports.

The celebrations are widespread not only in Europe but also in North America. A notable trend: Halloween spending in the United States is expected to exceed $12 billion in 2023, underscoring the economic importance of the holiday. Considerable amounts go into decorations, costumes and sweets Britannica explains.

Risks and calls for consideration

In the aftermath of Halloween night, the police appealed to young people to celebrate more considerately in the future. In Bad Kreuznach, for example, there were nine recorded physical injuries, while the emergency call lines were heavily used so that the emergency services were unable to respond to all calls immediately. Such incidents are not only unfortunate, they also endanger peaceful coexistence during a festival that is actually dedicated to joy and jokes.

Overall, despite the mixed events, Halloween remains one of the most popular celebrations. It is a day to celebrate traditions and embrace the uncanny, while not losing sight of the living roots of these customs.

For many, Halloween is and remains a spooky and beautiful occasion that always inspires - and in a very peaceful way, as was the case in many cities.