Creepy highlights: Halloween celebrations in Ostprignitz-Ruppin!

Creepy highlights: Halloween celebrations in Ostprignitz-Ruppin!

The Halloween weekend is just around the corner, and in Ostprignitz-Ruppin it starts on October 30th! This time of year is not only full of excitement for children, but also offers numerous events for all ages. This offers a perfect opportunity to get in the mood for the spooky festival and enjoy the magical atmosphere.

On Thursday, October 30th, the doors will open to numerous celebrations. InDrewenThere will be an autumn fire in the fire station with pumpkin carving, stick bread and bratwurst - a sociable gathering from 6 p.m. Also inFehrbellinIt's all happening at the sports field, where a Halloween event begins with snacks and sweets for the little ones.

InLindowVisitors can expect an exciting Halloween bonfire with a torchlight parade from the market, while theFire department in Wildbergfrom 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. invites you to the Halloween party. Anyone who still registers can go to the Alte Schlosserei youth center inWittstocktake part in some Halloween fun from 7 p.m. - and not without reason: there is a wide audience represented here!

The highlights of Halloween weekend

There's even more going on on Friday, October 31st! InNeuruppinthe celebrations start in the afternoon. There will be a holiday workshop at the museum from 1 to 3 p.m., while a Halloween reading awaits visitors in Hangar 312 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The lantern and torchlight parade, which runs through the city center from 5:30 p.m., will be particularly exciting.

A highlight of the evening is the concert with Billy Crize at the Mark Brandenburg Resort at 8:30 p.m., which is free of charge. For those who like something a little more spooky, the music distillery in...Rheinsberga Halloween party from 7:30 p.m.

And no less exciting events will take place on Saturday, November 1st. InDreetzThe little moto professionals do their laps on the motocross training day, while the fire department is inZechlin spotsOrganized your own Halloween party. The variety of program items promises an adventurous weekend for young and old!

Halloween – A festival with tradition

Halloween itself, celebrated on October 31st, has its roots deep in pagan and Christian traditions. It marks the beginning of Allhallowtide, a time to remember the dead, including saints and martyrs. The Irish and Scottish people originally adopted their customs and brought them to North America in the 19th century - from there the festival gained increasing popularity. Going door-to-door to collect candy has its roots in the tradition of “souling,” where food was exchanged for prayers for the deceased. This beautiful tradition has evolved over the years and resulted in the cheerful yet spooky custom of today.

Many countries celebrate Halloween in very different ways, and while the more modern part of the festival is primarily focused on fun and conviviality, deeper cultural roots, such as the festival of Samhain, have survived. Even today, numerous customs that are inspired by both folklore and religious practices still run through the celebrations.

The events in Ostprignitz-Ruppin offer an excellent opportunity to become part of this colorful hustle and bustle. Next night the region will be dominated by ghosts, skeletons and spooky costumes. A good reason to choose one of the numerous events and experience the Halloween feeling up close!

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