Halloween is a quintessential U.S. holiday, marked by creativity, costumes, and eeriness. And it’s that tie to the paranormal that has kept the day off-limits for some Latines. From Latine neighborhoods here and across Latin America and the Caribbean, there are the homes with “No triko tri” signs outside their houses.
that has kept the day off-limits for some Latines. From Latine neighborhoods here and across Latin America and the Caribbean, there are the homes with “No triko tri” signs outside their houses. Oftentimes, these Latine households view Halloween through deeply rooted religious beliefs that define the holiday as dangerous or contrary to their faiths.and the beginning of winter.
My journey from not celebrating Halloween due to religious beliefs to embracing it as an adult has taught me that traditions should not dictate our happiness or sense of self-worth.household, where Halloween was considered a holiday associated with the devil. Dressing up and trick-or-treating was not allowed, except for one time when my aunt intervened and allowed us to go on our block with
While my dad didn't think Halloween was a big deal, my mom did, and we followed her rules. I didn't want to impose strict restrictions or shame on my children. I believed in allowing them to have their own experiences and make their own decisions about how and when to celebrate holidays. Now, my young daughters love Halloween, happy at the opportunity to dress up and enjoy all the candy they can.
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