Creepy joy: Halloween party delights 400 children in Demmin!

Creepy joy: Halloween party delights 400 children in Demmin!

The Halloween party in the Beermann Arena thrilled the children in Demmin last Saturday, albeit with a little less hustle and bustle than in previous years. The Dancing Angels invited all costumed visitors, who presented themselves in around 400 different costumes. Club chairmanNicole Bernernoted that the number of participants was lower than last year, but the atmosphere was still great, even if the announced sorceress could not appear.

Lara Buse and Janine Konopatzki stepped in at short notice and ensured that the animation remained lively. The children were able to really let off steam with the chair dance, children's dance and a cheerful polonaise. Creative activities such as painting fabric bags, ceramic figures and masks were very well received - face painting with spooky Halloween motifs was particularly a hit.

A colorful program for the little ghosts

The food was not neglected: the Dancing Angels, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Golden Dragon team took care of the physical well-being. A particularly large number of Ukrainian cake specialties rounded off the culinary offerings. There was sweets for all children, distributed byDaniel Neugebauer, Lela and Janine Konopatzki, who made eyes light up. This made the event a successful end to the year for the club.

It is already clear for 2025: No parade on November 11th and no carnival celebration are planned, as interest in these events in the Hanseatic city was low. However, Nicole Berner was optimistic and is planning new activities for next year. Who knows, maybe there will be another great program for the children soon.

A quick look behind the scenes at Halloween

Halloween is not just a celebration of costumes and candy. It originally comes from the ancient Celtic harvest festival Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1st. This was a significant time, especially for the Celtic Druids, who believed that the souls of the dead could communicate with the living on this day. These beliefs influenced the customs surrounding Halloween, such as lighting fires and dressing up to protect oneself from evil spirits. Today's traditions also include so-called trick-or-treating, which arose from the old custom of “souling,” in which children asked for soul cakes.

However, in modern times, Halloween is sometimes controversial. Debates remain about the meaning of this celebration and whether it is appropriate for Christians. Biblical passages such as Philippians 4:8 and Ephesians 5:11 suggest focusing on positive themes, which encourages discussion of how the darker aspects of Halloween are incorporated into the celebration.