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When did Halloween start? Where?

It started more than 2,000 years ago in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

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What is the legend of Stingy Jack?

Stingy Jack was a bad man who tricked the Devil. When Jack died, Heaven didn't want him (he was bad) and Hell didn't want him (the Devil was angry)...

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trap

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Swap points!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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What game do people play with apples?

Apple bobbing. Players put apples in water and try to catch them with their mouth (no hands allowed).

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How did Halloween get its name?

The name comes from "All Hallows' Eve" (the night before All Hallows' Day/All Saints' Day). People said the name faster: All Hallows' Eve → Halloween.

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When was the last full moon on Halloween?

The last full moon on Halloween was in 2020. The next one will be in 2039.

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When was "All Saints' Day" celebrated?

In the 8th century, the Christian church made November 1st a special day. They called it "All Saints' Day" or "All Hallows' Day".

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Why are black cats symbols of Halloween?

In the past, people believed that witches could transform into black cats. So black cats became a symbol of bad luck and magic.

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Why did Irish people carve turnips? What did they carve in America?

Irish people carved turnips to make lanterns and to scare away Stingy Jack and other evil spirits. In America, they carved pumpking because are bigger.

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