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

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

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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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In the Czech Republic, the country's president addresses the nation every Halloween wearing a costume. True or false?

False!

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

False!

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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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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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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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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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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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