As an American, Halloween brings back memories of fall, trick or treating, carving pumpkins and all the little arts and crafts I made in elementary school. Most everyone (where Halloween has traditionally been celebrated) is familiar with the holiday's growth over the last 20 - 30 years, to the point where adults are as happy for its arrival as their children are. Something similar has happened in Seville, where the holiday's popularity has grown every year since I've arrived in 2003. There are now many stores where you can find costumes instead of just one or two. Halloween candy can even be found. More and more children dress up for school, although nobody goes door to door asking for candy. And I used to post on exploreseville.com several locations where you could find Halloween parties in Seville. But there is no longer a need as almost every bar or club in the nightlife scene has started hosting Halloween parties. Halloween is on the local news and in the newspapers. Others may look at it like a cultural invasion but I'm happy to see it in Seville. Although mostly it makes me miss home!
