More than half of Swedes are not celebrating Halloween this year
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Halloween is a festival that is becoming increasingly common in Sweden, but many Swedes feel that it is not their thing. According to a survey from Indikator Opinion, which Sveriges Radio's news programme P3 Nyheter reports, 52 percent of Swedes will not celebrate Halloween this year.
The survey thus shows that a narrow majority of the population does not plan to take part in the celebration. Halloween has its origins in Celtic festivals and is celebrated in many countries on 31 October. In Sweden, the tradition of dressing up and knocking on doors to collect sweets has become more popular over the past decades, especially among children and young people.
The report gives a picture of how Swedes view the holiday today. The summary does not show how many people actually celebrate, or what differences exist between different age groups and regions. More details about the survey can be found in Sveriges Radio's full reporting.
In summary, the new survey shows that Halloween does not engage a majority of Swedes this year. Those who want to know more about the results can read further at Sveriges Radio.
Sources: Sveriges Radio
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