How Halloween is celebrated in Germany Published Oct. 25, 2012 By Iris Reiff 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Over the past few years Halloween has become more and more popular in Germany to include the local area. In many communities throughout the country people host private parties and dress up in costumes. The most common costumes are vampires, witches or other creepy figures. But, the tradition is still not celebrated as largely as it is in the United States. In past years, many local children have trick-or-treated with American children through off-base housing areas. Although older locals may not know exactly what this means, they know they must keep candy in the house for Oct. 31 so they can hand it out to the kids. Halloween events taking place in the local area this year are: Halloween Night Shopping Bitburg invites people to their Halloween-shopping night Oct. 31. Stores in the pedestrian zone will remain open until 10 p.m. Halloween punch, music and food items will be available. Music entertainment will be available. Halloween party A local German Halloween party for people 30 years or older takes place 8 p.m., Oct. 31 at the Trier Romikulum, located on Metternichstraße 35, 54292 Trier. For more information, call 0-651-204204. The cost of this party is 5 Euro. Halloween dance A Halloween dance event takes place 8 p.m., Oct. 31 at the Bad Kreuznach VFL Turnhalle or gymnasium, located on Jahnhalle, 55545 Bad Kreuznach. The event will feature ghosts, witches, a mystery hall, and house and techno-house beats. Entry is 7 Euro per person. People are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume.