Halloween - How Nigerians Celebrate the day



''Halloween or Hallowe'en (/ˌhæləˈwiːn, -oʊˈiːn, ˌhɑːl-/; a contraction of "All Hallows' Evening") also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve or All Saints' Eve is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. 

It initiates the triduum of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers. 
Within Allhallowtide, the traditional focus of All Hallows' Eve revolves around the theme of using "humor and ridicule to confront the power of death."

Don't be impressed with my definition just yet. I had to look it up on wikipedia.

Meanwhile, talking about Halloween; the definition still has me lost on what exactly the 'Westerners' celebrate. But the last time I remember using humor to confront the power of death was when I covered myself in white chalk and wrapper to scare my siblings. Then, we called it Willi Willi.

That takes me to my question.......... Do Nigerians Celebrate Halloween? If yes, How???

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