Halloween
Widely adopted by children and young adults for costume parties, themed club nights and trick-or-treating.
Halloween, or 'La Notte delle Streghe' (The Night of the Witches), is celebrated in Italy on October 31st, primarily in larger cities and among younger generations. The event has gained popularity in recent decades, influenced by American culture. Children and young adults dress up in costumes, often inspired by horror themes, superheroes, or pop culture icons. They participate in 'dolcetto o scherzetto' (trick-or-treating), going door-to-door to receive candy and small treats.
In Italy, Halloween is also marked by themed parties and club nights, especially in cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence. These events feature spooky decorations, costume contests, and special menus. Traditional Italian foods are often given a Halloween twist, such as 'zucca' (pumpkin) risotto or 'dolci di Halloween' (Halloween sweets) like pumpkin-shaped cookies. Some cities also host parades and street festivals, with live music and performances adding to the festive atmosphere. Despite its growing popularity, Halloween in Italy is more about fun and costumes than traditional folklore or superstitions.
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.