In Italy, priests are not allowed to perform weddings on Halloween. 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 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 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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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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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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During the Salem witch trials, two dogs were also executed after being convicted of using witchcraft. True or false?
True!
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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 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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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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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 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.