Halloween's influence on the island

The island's traditional celebrations have been increasingly overshadowed by American cultural influences, with Halloween becoming a prominent example. Local traditions such as Sant'Andria on November 30 or Birba on December 31 have been gradually pushed aside.

American media and Halloween's spread

Since the early 2000s, American television, advertisements, and horror films depicting Halloween have flooded the island. This exposure has made the festival more familiar and popular among the local population.

Corte's Halloween transformation

The city of Corte was not unaffected by this trend. Almost all of its businesses were decorated with Halloween themes, including spooky characters, carved pumpkins, and spider webs, encouraging both young and old to participate in the festival.

Halloween's decline in Corte

However, the popularity of Halloween in Corte has been declining in recent years. While killer clown masks and merchandise from Scream were once common in stores, Halloween parties are now much less frequent. Only a few venues will host themed events this year.

Shift back to traditional celebrations

The decline of Halloween is evident in the city's streets, which no longer display Halloween decorations. This shift has allowed the resurgence of Sant'Andria, a local tradition revived over the past decade through efforts by teachers in schools.

Sant'Andria's revival and purpose

On November 30, children dressed in black will walk through the city to collect food donations for charitable organizations. The celebration emphasizes sharing and mutual aid, with children singing traditional songs to promote these values among the younger generation.