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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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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Owls were once thought to be witches. True or false?
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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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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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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2. 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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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".โ
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The word witch comes from the Old English "wicce" meaning "wise woman". True or false?
False! The word witch derives from the Old English nouns [หwittสษ] ('sorcerer, male witch, warlock') and [หwittสe] ('sorceress, female witch').
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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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In the Czech Republic, the country's president addresses the nation every Halloween wearing a costume. True or false?