Spooky Halloween afternoon: Little ghosts conquer Rühstädt!

Spooky Halloween afternoon: Little ghosts conquer Rühstädt!

On October 31, 2025, Halloween was celebrated in a very special way in the picturesque surroundings of the Nabu visitor center in Rühstädt. During a colorful afternoon for children, 21 little ghosts, witches and skeletons were transformed into little visitors - including Hanna, Deven, Lisa, Merle and Johannes. The event was organized by environmental educator Nadine Peddes and volunteer Lisa-Marie Schmidt, who provided lots of fun and variety.

After a warm get-to-know-you session, the kids were able to enjoy a special buffet that featured vegetables cut into ghost shapes. A highlight was the challenge of feeling an insect in a bag. The great surprise came when the “shock” – a grasshopper – was felt, and not a scary spider!

Games and craft activities

The event offered a diverse program. The children went through an exciting challenge tour through the permanent exhibition, which featured various stations. Activities such as tunnel crawling, ghost hunting and spider racing thrilled the little participants. The opportunity to look at prepared insects under the microscope also made for wide-eyed and amazed faces.

Another creative highlight was making masks, where the children could let their imagination run wild. At 6 p.m. there was a scary tour to the Rühstädt Volunteer Fire Department, where there were doors with the motto “Trick or Treat?” had to ring the bell. An exciting experience for everyone involved!

The Origins of Halloween

The magic of Halloween has its roots in ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly Samhain, which was traditionally celebrated on November 1st. The Celts believed that on this day the souls of the dead could make contact with the living. However, with Christianization, the festival lost its importance and was mixed with Christian elements. During this time, customs such as offering food to protect oneself from evil spirits emerged [bibleinfo.com reports that...].

What is interesting is that Halloween is now celebrated as the evening before All Saints Day. The term itself is derived from “Allhalloween”, i.e. “All Hallows’ Evening”. Despite its earlier roots, much has changed; Today's celebrations not only serve to honor the dead, but also provide an opportunity to develop creative themes and decorations, as Halloween Forum members report [halloweenforum.com reports that...].

• Indoor-Witch’s Haunt und Outdoor-Gräberfeld mit Kürbispatch
• Asyl-Thema basierend auf Phobien
• Jurassic-Thema inspiriert von einem neuen Dinosaurier-Film
• Geisterhaus für Trick-or-Treaters mit einem verwunschenen Museum

The diversity of these themes shows how much fun and creativity Halloween can bring. Whether scary or funny – there are no limits to your imagination!