Today is Halloween and a fun holiday. If you are spending Halloween in New Zealand you may be surprised that it isn’t as a big a deal as it is in the United States. You will see costumes and candy in the stores, but trick-or-treating isn’t a nationwide tradition like it is in the U.S.
If you are spending Halloween abroad with your kids, provide them with a unique experience. Try visiting the haunted locations in the country, telling ghost stories or visiting a local Maori cultural center to see what ghost legends they have. Have fun with the holiday and educate your family on how different cultures view the supernatural.
If you want a little taste of American Halloween fun then consider holding your own Halloween party in your hotel room or at a campsite. Stock up on candy and wear costumes. Tell scary stories and play games. To give your Halloween party a New Zealand flare, try candies that are unique to New Zealand, or try a Maori treat.
Traveling during a holiday can be both fun and a little stressful. On the fun side you get to experience the holiday form a new perspective. On the stressful side you have to deal with traditions that you are not familiar with, you have to deal with crowds and you have to deal with not having comfort items that you normally use during the Holiday.
To get you into the holiday spirit, check out the Auckland Daily Photo blog to see how Aucklanders celebrate Halloween.
