In the mid nineteenth century, an influx of Irish immigrants arrived in the United States to escape a deadly famine. As Irish and Scottish communities grew, so did their influence, and souling and guising started to flourish in the United States. In larger Dominican cities where occupants regularly travel to-and-from America, Halloween customs are growing in popularity every year. Meanwhile, many of the Dominican Republic’s rural and religious towns oppose Halloween, as it can conflict with their beliefs. With so much change happening year-to-year, it’s impossible to say how Halloween will look one hundred years from now.

Source: Daily Sun October 30, 2020 20:48 UTC