1. Jack O'Lanterns were always made from pumpkins
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The first Jack O'Lantern was a turnip!
2. The word "Halloween" comes from "All Hallows' Eve"
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3. Candy corn was originally called "Candy cones"
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The original name was "Chicken Feed."
4. Halloween celebrations span three days in Spain
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The days are Day of the Witches, All Saints Day, and Day of the dead.
5. Halloween originated in Ireland
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Halloween was originally an ancient Irish pagan festival called "Samhain" meaning "end of summer."
6. Kitkats are the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S
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Reese's Cups are the nation's preferred Halloween candy in 2024.
7. The first Spirit Halloween opened in the 1990's
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Spirit Halloween opened in 1983.
8. The Halloween tradition of bobbing for apples stemmed from a courting ritual
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9. One in five adults pretend not to be home on Halloween
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According to a 2021 YouGov poll, 1 in 5 adults pretend not to be home. The stat is believed to have increased to 25% in 2023.
10. Trick-or-treating is a "modern" custom
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The tradition of going house to house at Halloween and putting on a small performance to be rewarded with food or treats goes back at least as far as the 16th century.
11. Silly string is banned in Hollywood
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If you use Silly String on Halloween in Hollywood, you could receive up to a $1,000 fine.
12. Halloween dates back to 1,000 years
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The origins of Halloween began over 2,000 years ago.
13. The most popular pet costume is a pumpkin
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14. Michigan produces the most pumpkins out of all US states
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Illinois is the true king of pumpkin production.
15. Kids used to shout "Belsnickle" instead of "Trick or treat"
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According to the Library of Congress, historians argue that the modern call originated from "belsnickeling."
