October

Date   

Symbol / Food eaten  

Description

Country which celebrates it


03 October

National Day
On the 3rd October, 1990, Germany was officially reunified.  This date has now become the official German National Holiday.


04 October

Harvest Festival
A day which celebrates the Harvest in particular thanking god for the harvest of the season.


12 October

  National Day (Hispanic Day)
It is traditional to eat Spanish Omelette.  This is an omelette made with eggs, potatoes, olive oil, salt and onion.


31 October

  Halloween
This is meant to be the one night of the year when ghosts, witches and fairies come out to play!  On this day people make pumpkin lanterns.  People dress up in scary costumes and children plan "Trick or Treat".  Apple Bobbing is a game that is often play.