Fascinating Facts about Halloween
Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
The word Halloween is derived from All Hallows’ Eve.
Jack-o’-lanterns were originally carved from turnips, not pumpkins.
The largest pumpkin ever recorded weighed over 2,600 pounds!
In Scotland, children would don costumes and go guising on Halloween.
Halloween is the second-highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
More candy is sold during Halloween week than any other week of the year.
Ireland is typically credited as the birthplace of Halloween.
Harry Houdini, the famous magician, died on Halloween night in 19
The iconic Halloween candy, candy corn, was created in the 1880s.
Black cats are often associated with Halloween and considered bad luck.
The first recorded instance of the phrase trick or treat dates back to 19
Halloween is believed to have originated as a way to ward off evil spirits.
The average American spends about $80 on Halloween each year.
Halloween is the third-largest party occasion, after New Year’s and Super Bowl Sunday.
Salem, Massachusetts, where the infamous witch trials took place, is a popular Halloween destination.
Halloween is also known as All Hallows’ Eve and All Saints’ Eve.
Orange and black are the traditional colors of Halloween.
Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween game.
Halloween is celebrated in many countries around the world, although with different traditions.
Fascinating Facts about Halloween part 2
The first known printed reference to Halloween appears in a Scottish poem from 1785.
The Halloween tradition of wearing costumes comes from the belief that spirits would visit on the night.
The world’s largest Halloween parade takes place in New York City.
Halloween is the busiest time of the year for candy manufacturers.
The tradition of telling ghost stories on Halloween likely originated from the Celtic tradition of communicating with the dead.
Halloween is the second-highest consumer spending holiday in the United States.
The fear of Halloween is known as Samhainophobia.
The most popular Halloween costume for adults is a witch.
Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows’ Evening.
The fear of Halloween is known as Samhainophobia.
The world’s largest haunted house is located in Texas and covers over 40 acres.
The Michael Myers mask worn in the Halloween movies is actually a Captain Kirk mask painted white.
The love apple was another name for the tomato, which was once thought to be poisonous and associated with witches.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula was influenced by the legends of Vlad the Impaler, a real-life ruler known for his cruel acts.
The tradition of trick-or-treating is believed to have originated from the medieval practice of souling.
Halloween is the fourth most popular holiday in terms of greeting card sales.
In Mexico, Halloween is combined with the traditional Day of the Dead celebration.
The first jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, potatoes, and beets.
Halloween is the perfect time to confront your fears and face the spooky unknown.
The fear of Halloween is known as phasmophobia.
The most popular Halloween candy in the United States is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
The largest pumpkin pie ever baked weighed over 3,699 pounds.
Halloween costumes were historically designed to frighten evil spirits away.
In some European countries, bystanders used to place food and drink outside their homes to appease wandering spirits.
Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of the dead called Samhain.