Dia das Bruxas
Widely celebrated in Brazil and Portugal with costume parties, school events, horror mazes and trick-or-treating.
Dia das Bruxas, or Halloween, is celebrated on October 31st in Brazil and Portugal, blending traditional customs with modern influences. The day is marked by children and adults dressing up in costumes, often inspired by horror themes, superheroes, or popular culture. Trick-or-treating is a popular activity, with children going from house to house saying 'doce ou travessura?' (trick or treat?) and receiving candies in return. In Brazil, the celebration is particularly vibrant in larger cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where street parties and events are organized.
In Portugal, the celebration is more subdued but gaining popularity, especially among younger generations. Costume parties and horror mazes are common, with venues like clubs and schools hosting events. Traditional Portuguese sweets like 'bolinhos de arroz' (rice balls) and 'pastéis de nata' (custard tarts) are often served at these gatherings. The day culminates in the evening with costume contests and the sharing of spooky stories, creating a festive and eerie atmosphere. In both countries, the media plays a significant role, with Halloween-themed movies and shows airing on television.
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.