Halloween is not celebrated in Italy as it is in the United States. The holiday is marked in the country and around Europe as Tutti I Santi, or All Saints Day, a Christian celebration that honors those who entered heaven as saints.
Italians are inherently superstitious, so it should be no surprise that the country is home to some spooky folk tales. The country’s ghost stories can be an alternative way to partake in the classic American holiday.
Tap the link in bio for a short list of some of Italy’s most sinister horror stories to prepare you for an Italian American Halloween.
Writer: ASIA LONDON PALOMBA
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