From early of month, stores are full of
merchandise related to Halloween.
Stores and bars dress
their windows in Halloween themes.
And of course.. there are Halloween chocolates and cakes.
On the weekend before Halloween, the shopping area of Piétonnier (pedestrian shopping street) and Les Grands Prés organized themed events.
From 2-6 pm, the shopping street invaded by scary characters. A group of fearsome and mischievous witches and skeletons approached the crowds, but don't be afraid.. they just want to give some bonbons and balloons. Merlin showed up and offered anyone who would like to handle the hawk (have to admit, it was a bit scary to me).
It's a really fun day for the kids. So many activities from magic show, storytelling and face painting.
Since there's no trick-or-treating and already bought some bonbons, so we finished them all overnight while admire our work of a jack-o'-lantern.
In Belgium, Halloween followed by All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. The
traditional way to celebrate Halloween night is to light candles in
memory of the deceased relatives.