Pearl Thusi, Lee Khuzwayo and Trevor noah all dressed up for Halloween 2021. Pictures: Instagram
While the rest of you were arguing about whether or not Halloween has a place in South Africa, famous faces such as Pearl Thusi, Mihlali Ndamase and YouTuber Lee Khuzwayo were slaying their Halloween looks.
Halloween is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, marking the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day.
Certain academics believe Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, being the vigil of All Hallow’s Day. It was reportedly celebrated in Ireland and Scotland for centuries before Irish and Scottish migrants brought many Halloween customs to North America in the 19th century.
Thanks to American influence and cultural imperialism, Halloween spread to other countries by the late 20th and early 21st century.
The simple answer is yes and no. That is because the celebration is open to anyone who wishes to do so and South Africans sure do love a good party.
Our local looks were on par with many of the international celebrities who went all out for their own Halloween looks. Take a look at what some American celebrities wore for Halloween.
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