The Laugh-Out-Loud Differences Between Halloween In Ireland vs America

The holiday of Halloween actually originated in Ireland with the Celtic festival of 'Samhain'. It was a festival that celebrated the passing of spirits and marked the end of harvesting season.

But then the Americans got in on it and ruined everything. They added their typical feature of out-doing everyone to every aspect of the entire celebration.

The act of celebrating Halloween in Ireland versus celebrating in America couldn't be further apart from each other. So with that in mind, here are different ways in which both countries commemorate the spookiest holiday of the year.

1. The costumes

In America, no expense is spared when either creating or buying the perfect Halloween costume. In Ireland, a bin-bag with a head cut out of it will have to suffice.

In America:

 

Meanwhile, in Ireland...

hat-tip: darragh doyle and iheartnaptime

2. Pumpkin carving

Pumpkin carving has become a ritual these days. In the US, carvings can be compared to pieces of art while in Ireland the minimal amount of effort is undertaken.

In America:

hat-tip: Ryan Scott

In Ireland:

3. House decorations

In Ireland, the odd cobweb and maybe a banner suffices as decorating the house, in America – it's a completely different ball game. Thousands of dollars go into creating the spookiest house on the street.

In America:

Meanwhile in Ireland...

4. Halloween games

In America, jovial games such as bobbing for apples are the norm. In Ireland, the little feckers take part in anti-social behaviour.

In America:

In Ireland:

hat-tip: RTÉ

5. Community spirit

In the US, adults and children alike join together on the street to celebrate Halloween in a peaceful manner and to enjoy each other's company. In Ireland, the only 'community spirit' is collecting fire wood for a bonfire that kids try to jump over.

In America:

Meanwhile in Ireland...

6. Trick or treating

In America, every sort of candy is on offer – all stored in cute little pumpkin bag. In Ireland, all you get is shite Aldi sweets or monkey nuts using a Supervalu plastic bag to hold your contents.

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In Ireland...

7. Finally...Horror films

The horror film has become synonymous with Halloween, and Americans produce and watch terrifying films such as 'Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Friday the 13th'. In Ireland, the scariest thing we've ever watched was Podge and Rodge's, 'A Scare at Bedtime'.

In America:

 

In Ireland...