This year, Halloween celebrations are bound to be special both in the US - where the presidential elections are taking place only a few days later on 3 November - and almost everywhere else around the Earth because of the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
There is too much frightening and sad news already, some would say, and others would argue that even in hard times, we should not forget our traditions and try to enjoy life as much as we can.
Check out Sputnik's gallery to find inspiration for this year's Halloween celebrations.
© AFP 2023 / Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesAn Upper East Side home is decorated for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
An Upper East Side home is decorated for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
© AFP 2023 / Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesAn Upper East Side home is decorated for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
An Upper East Side home is decorated for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
© AFP 2023 / Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesA bird's skeleton is placed outside a house in New York's Upper East Side as part of Halloween celebrations.
A bird's skeleton is placed outside a house in New York's Upper East Side as part of Halloween celebrations.
© AFP 2023 / Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesHalloween decorations festoon the entrance of a house in New York City.
Halloween decorations festoon the entrance of a house in New York City.
© AFP 2023 / Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesA bat skeleton is placed outside an Upper East Side home in New York City.
A bat skeleton is placed outside an Upper East Side home in New York City.
© AFP 2023 / Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesAn Upper East Side planter box is decorated ghoulishly for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
An Upper East Side planter box is decorated ghoulishly for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
© AFP 2023 / Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesA balcony in New York City is decorated for Halloween.
A balcony in New York City is decorated for Halloween.
© AFP 2023 / Getty Images / Cindy OrdAn Upper East Side planter box is decorated for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
An Upper East Side planter box is decorated for Halloween on 28 October 2020 in New York City.
© AFP 2023 / Getty Images / Cindy OrdA woman shows Halloween decorations to a child, New York City, 28 October 2020.
A woman shows Halloween decorations to a child, New York City, 28 October 2020.
© AFP 2023 / Getty Images / Cindy OrdSkeletons, pumpkins are placed outside a home in New York City to decorate the area for Halloween.
Skeletons, pumpkins are placed outside a home in New York City to decorate the area for Halloween.