There seems to be alot of confusion as to whether or not there is halloween here in the Netherlands. People often assume not. Also if you ask a Dutch person, they'll likely tell you that's a North American thing and there's no such thing as halloween over here.

But you should ask the students in Amsterdam, they'll tell you a different story. They'll tell you of halloween parties that involve the renting of party boats to cruise around and dance to Thriller all night. What's perhaps more interesting is that the people participating in these parties are not only American. NO! The Dutch, Spanish, Australian, Chinese, Romanian.... every nationality of students takes part in the festivities.

Below I present 2 pieces of photo evidence of the frightening festivus that I attended in Amsterdam's Oud West neighborhood amongst Dutch, American, German, and French friends.