"While the French do acknowledge the event, it's much less of a big deal than it is in some other countries. That's not to say it isn't marked though - a 2021 survey by YouGov found that about one in three French people celebrate Halloween "at least occasionally". That being said, only eight percent said they celebrate every year, though this does increase among 18-34 year olds and parents."
"As of 2021, around 37 percent of French people said they intended to decorate their homes (eg. adding the occasional broomstick or spiderweb to the exterior of one's home), and around 28 percent said they would carve a Halloween pumpkin. Many French people view Halloween with some skepticism, with 37 percent considering it to be 'commercial'. About a quarter (25 percent) see it as 'just for kids'."
France marks Halloween less intensely than countries like the USA, with stores offering limited decorations and seasonal candy appearing by mid-October. A 2021 YouGov survey reported about one in three French people celebrate Halloween at least occasionally, eight percent celebrate annually, and participation rises among 18–34-year-olds and parents. Around 37 percent plan home decorations and 28 percent plan to carve pumpkins. Approximately one third of households expect to trick-or-treat. Many view Halloween skeptically: 37 percent consider it commercial and 25 percent see it as just for children. France favors horror and gore themes, and events like Disneyland Paris's villain-themed festival amplify the spooky focus.
Read at The Local France
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