"Samhainophobia" is the fear of Halloween. True or false?
True! Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain".
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The original Jack O'Lanterns were made from turnips and potatoes. True or false?
True! They were carved to ward off evil spirits and other unwanted travelers.
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banana
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rocket
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gift
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thief
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fairy
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In Italy, priests are not allowed to perform weddings on Halloween. True or false?
False!
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Owls were once thought to be witches. True or false?
True! In Medieval Europe, owls were believed to be witches and if an owl’s call was heard, it meant that a person was about to die.
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Halloween is the third most commercially successful holiday, coming behind Valentine's Day and Christmas. True or false?
False! Halloween is actually the second.
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The most popular children’s costumes are witches and ghosts. True or false?
False! Princesses and superheroes have been the most popular costumes for children over the last few years. Adults are more likely to dress as witches.
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Candy corn was once called chicken feed.
True!
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Halloween originated in Europe but during the 19th century immigrants brought it to North America. True or false?
True! The custom of Halloween came to America in the 1840s with Irish immigrants fleeing a potato famine.
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Halloween was banned during WWII. True or false?
False! The government made sure that youngsters knew that pranks and mischief fell under the same category as sabotage in this time of war.
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The top day annually for candy sales is October 31st, right on Halloween
FALSE: The top day is actually October 28th!
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Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween. True or false?
True! Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain", meaning the "end of summer".”
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The most popular children’s costumes are witches and ghosts.
False. According to the National Retail Federation, princesses and superheroes have been the most popular costumes for children over the last few years.
