October 31

Halloween promotions

The most terrifying night of the year is here. If you don't want a scare, check out our deals and promotions. 

Origins of Halloween

Halloween, a word that comes from the contraction of All Hallow's Eve, is a festival of Celtic origin. On October 31, these people used to celebrate what they came to call 'Samhain' (which translates as 'summer's end'). A farewell ceremony for Lugh, the Sun god, who was given offerings of food and sweets. To them, this holiday also signified the return of the spirits of the dead to the world of the living. Over time, the tradition was passed on to other places, such as the United States, where it arrived in 1840 (although Halloween did not attain the level of popularity it has today until 1970). Today, it is celebrated worldwide, but especially in the USA, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

When is Halloween celebrated in Spain?

As its name indicates - it comes from All Hallow's Eve - Halloween takes place on the day before All Saints' Day, that is, on October 31. A date that, as we explained earlier, comes from the Celtic festival of the 'Samhain', on which Celts commemorated the 'end of summer'.

What is Halloween night like?

On Halloween night, especially in the United States, houses are typically decorated with skeletons, ghosts, bats or spiders (among other ornaments). Masks and costumes, which can be bought in a store or made by hand, are also very common on Halloween. But if there's one thing Halloween is known for, it's trick and treating, in which children dress up and go from house to house in their neighborhood asking for candy.

Halloween deals and promotions

Many deals are available on Halloween, most of them in the tourism sector (since trips are very common on this date, which coincides with All Saints Day, a holiday in Spain). From airlines, with discounts on flights, to hotel companies (with special packs), they all offer very appealing deals to consumers on this significant date.

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Other important dates

  • International Students' Day commemorates the figure of the student within the educational community, as well as the struggle in favor of free education for all. The official date of the celebration, established by the International Union of Students, is November 17.
  • Black Friday is a shopping tradition that originated in the United States. It has been observed for decades on the day after Thanksgiving.
  • Teachers' Day pays tribute to all those who are responsible for the education of students. This celebration takes place on November 27 in Spain, and its main objective is to recognize and value this teaching, as well as to praise the role of the teacher.