Halloween in Ukraine: A Holiday in the Shadow of War
Ukraine is marking Halloween on 31 October despite Russian aggression. Ukrainians are looking for ways to switch off so as not to lose their minds completely.
On Saturday, 31 October, Halloween is being marked around the world. The holiday, symbolised by orange pumpkins, has long been celebrated in many countries, including Ukraine, which has been affected by Russian aggression for a long time.
Against this backdrop, the holiday's mythical scarecrows look harmless, since the dangers of the real war are far more serious than made-up characters. This is the view of Oleksii Zarychanskyi in a piece for the Skatpunkts (Viewpoint) section of the Latvian public broadcaster's website, lsm.lv.
Still, even in wartime, Ukrainians celebrate. The author notes that people look for a chance to disconnect so that they do not completely lose their minds.
The source contains only a short introductory passage, so it gives no further details on how exactly Halloween is being observed in Ukraine this year.
