Halloween in Bremerhaven: Send us your scariest photos!

Halloween in Bremerhaven: Send us your scariest photos!

On Friday evening, October 31, 2025, it's time for all little ghosts, vampires and witches: go outside and hunt for candy! nordsee-zeitung.de calls on its readers to send in their best Halloween photos. We are looking for colorful pictures of children in costumes, carved pumpkins and of course the exciting search for sweets. The deadline for entries is Saturday, November 1st at 11 a.m. Participants can send their pictures to the editorial team by email, stating their first and last name and place of residence. The best shots will be published on the website over the weekend, ensuring the joy of Halloween is captured in a gallery. Clubs, schools and daycare centers are also warmly invited to share their special campaigns with eerily beautiful pictures.

But what makes Halloween so special? A brief journey into history shows that the roots of this festival are deeply rooted in the Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain was originally celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and parts of England. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st the line between the living and the dead is particularly thin. To protect themselves from evil spirits, they lit large fires and wore costumed masks. In the 8th century, the Church introduced All Saints' Day to replace pagan customs, giving rise to the name Halloween, derived from All Hallows' Eve, the evening before All Saints' Day. In the USA, Halloween then experienced a remarkable development as Irish traditions were mixed with other cultural influences and today's festival was created.

Traditions and customs

Today's Halloween celebrations are colorful and diverse. In the USA, children go from door to door in disguise and shout “trick or treat”. The most popular costume equipment includes characters from TV shows, dinosaurs, superheroes and even the odd zombie outfit. The tradition of “apple bobbing,” in which apples are fished out of a pool of water, also has its origins in old customs and is a lot of fun for the whole family. Over the years, Halloween has also gained appeal in Europe, supported by iconic films such as “Halloween: Night of Horrors” and “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial”.

Another exciting aspect of Halloween is its economic impact. In the US, stores transform into magical worlds on Halloween, as a quarter of annual candy sales occur during this period. This has also reached many European countries, where celebrations and sales are booming.

A controversy remains

Despite the joy of celebrating, some people feel uneasy about whether Halloween is really okay. The biblical perspective on Halloween is mixed. While the Bible does not directly mention Halloween, it encourages further thought when it comes to its association with dark customs. Practices such as fortune telling and witchcraft are viewed as problematic. In the discussion, the church asks whether Halloween is appropriate for Christians, linking the celebration of the holiday with a reflection on its origins.

However, the fascination for the magical evening remains unbroken. Whether as a traditional custom or a modern festival, Halloween is celebrated by many and brings people together in scary but joyful moments.