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Halloween hat sich in Österreich längst etabliert.
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Vienna, Innsbruck – stay home, otherwise there will be a treat in Corona times, at least for those who do not meet the legal requirements in the area of late night food on Halloween. Interior Minister Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) has announced inspections of the state police headquarters for Sunday night, also to avoid larger celebrations and gatherings in public spaces. “The responsibility of our social coexistence is now shown by those who dispense with parties and celebrations,” the minister warned.
Tyrolean police noted on Friday that due to currently applicable Corona regulations, events without assigned and marked seating, i.e. typical Halloween parties, are allowed for a maximum of six people (indoors) and a maximum of twelve people ( outdoor). . The same restrictions apply to celebrations in basements, garages, barns, workshops and the like. The police also want more control here.
“Trick or treat” is not recommended this year
According to Polzei, the traditional “going from house to house” of children and young people does not count as an event in the legal sense and mainly affects the private sector. However, it is recommended to give this up this year. The police also remind that everything that pretends to be a “harmless joke” is not allowed. Damaging or staining houses or cars, damaging mailboxes, destroying trash cans, as well as threats and theft are criminal offenses.
Despite criticism of “foreign” customs, Halloween has long been established in Austria: many children are excited or shivering towards the night of November 1. Not surprising, as this is the ghastly night of lost souls, the Celtic god of death Samhain, and the Sabbath of the witches. Girls and boys have adopted the custom of going from house to house dressed one by one. With the German equivalents of “Trick or Treat” they jokingly threaten to extort candy, mainly with “Trick or Treat”. Unfortunately, this year nothing will come out. (TT.com, WHAT)
