Halloween - True or False? | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

So many fireworks were set off during Halloween in 2007 that the British Geological Survey initially thought that a minor earthquake had taken place. True or false?

False!

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"Samhainophobia" is the fear of Halloween. True or false?

True! Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain".

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Halloween was originally the celebration of the New Year. True or false?

True! "Samhain" was celebrated on the 1st of November so the day before they would celebrate the turning of the new year.

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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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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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The name 'Halloween' is not pagan but actually comes from the Catholic church. True or false?

The word "Halloween" comes from All Hallows' Eve. Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door-to-door.

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During the Salem witch trials, two dogs were also executed after being convicted of using witchcraft. True or false?

True!

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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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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.

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In Italy, priests are not allowed to perform weddings on Halloween. True or false?

False!

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Candy corn was once called chicken feed.

True!

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Trick-or-treating is a modern custom. True or false?

False! Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door-to-door.

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