Hidden, and surprising facts about the craze for Halloween:
Halloween traces its roots back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
Halloween traces its roots back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
Halloween was originally known as "All Hallow's Eve" because it falls on the night before All Saints' Day, a Christian holiday to honor saints.
Halloween was originally known as "All Hallow's Eve" because it falls on the night before All Saints' Day, a Christian holiday to honor saints.
Black cats are often seen as a symbol of bad luck on Halloween, but in some cultures, they are considered good luck.
Black cats are often seen as a symbol of bad luck on Halloween, but in some cultures, they are considered good luck.
he association between witches and broomsticks originates from the belief that they used a special ointment to induce hallucinations, making them feel like they were flying.
he association between witches and broomsticks originates from the belief that they used a special ointment to induce hallucinations, making them feel like they were flying.
The concept of haunted houses as a Halloween attraction began in the early 20th century. Today, there are thousands of haunted attractions worldwide.
The concept of haunted houses as a Halloween attraction began in the early 20th century. Today, there are thousands of haunted attractions worldwide.
Halloween is often associated with a full moon, which occurs on average every 19 years, adding to the spooky atmosphere.
Halloween is often associated with a full moon, which occurs on average every 19 years, adding to the spooky atmosphere.
The largest pumpkin ever recorded weighed over 2,600 pounds! Pumpkins are a significant part of Halloween, from carving to pie-making.
The largest pumpkin ever recorded weighed over 2,600 pounds! Pumpkins are a significant part of Halloween, from carving to pie-making.