True or False:ย The original Jack O'Lanterns were made from turnips and potatoes.ย
True: They were carved to ward off evil spirits and other unwanted travelers.
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True or False:ย "Samhainophobia" is the fear of Halloween.ย
True: Halloween was originally an ancient Irish pagan festival called "Samhain".
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True or False: Owls were once thought to be witches.ย
True: In Medieval Europe, owls were believed to be witches and if an owlโs call was heard, it meant that a person was about to die.
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True or False:ย Halloween was originally the celebration of the New Year.ย
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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True or False:ย The word witch comes from the Old English "wicce" meaning "wise woman".ย
False: The word witch derives from the Old English nouns [หwittสษ] ('sorcerer, male witch, warlock') and [หwittสe] ('sorceress, female witch').
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True or False: Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.ย
True: Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain", meaning the "end of summer".โ
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True or False:ย Halloween originated in Europe but during the 19th century immigrants brought it to North America.
True: The custom of Halloween came to America in the 1840s with Irish immigrants fleeing a potato famine.
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True or False:ย The most popular childrenโs costumes are witches and ghosts.ย
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.