Mindenszentek & Halloween
Halloween costume parties on 31 October, followed by the quiet, candlelit tradition of All Saints’ Day at cemeteries.
In Hungary, Halloween and All Saints' Day are celebrated back-to-back, creating a unique blend of spooky fun and solemn remembrance. On October 31st, Halloween is marked with costume parties, trick-or-treating, and various spooky events, especially popular among the younger generation. This is a relatively new tradition, imported from the West, and has gained significant popularity in recent years. The night is filled with excitement as children and adults alike dress up in costumes and participate in themed parties and events.
The following day, November 1st, is All Saints' Day, a more traditional and solemn observance. Families visit cemeteries to honor and remember their deceased loved ones. Graves are cleaned and decorated with flowers, typically chrysanthemums, which are considered the traditional flower of the dead in Hungary. Candles are lit and placed on the graves, creating a serene and respectful atmosphere. This day is a public holiday, and many businesses are closed, allowing families to spend time together in remembrance.
The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.
Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.
Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.