In Ireland and Scotland, people carved scary faces into turnips to scare away evil spirits. Only when the tradition reached America, pumpkins became the vegetable of choice.
Bats became associated with Halloween thanks to the bonfires the Celts would light during Samhain, which attracted insects—and in turn, bats swooping in to feast on them!
Halloween costumes date back to the Celts, who wore animal skins and masks to disguise themselves from wandering spirits. Aren’t you glad we’re dressing up as witches, superheroes and movie characters these days?
Halloween is a night filled with costumes, candy, and spooky goodness! But did you know that its origins are rooted in ancient traditions? Read on to discover fun facts and test your knowledge with our scary quiz.
Halloween's spooky roots trace all the way back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain., over 2,000 years ago! The Celts marked November 1st as their New Year’s Day.
But the real fun began the night before, on October 31, when they believed the boundary between the living and the dead blurred and spirits roamed the Earth, setting the stage for one of the world’s most haunting celebrations!
Halloween is celebrated around the world, with costumes, parties, and candy galore!
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the moon
Did you know that a full moon on Halloween is very rare? The last one happened in 2020, and before that, it was in 2001. The next time will be in 2039!
Can you imagine carving a pumpkin that weighs more than a small car? The heaviest pumpkin ever tipped the scales at a whopping 1,255 kg (2,700 lbs) - that’s a whole lot of pumpkin pie!
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18%
Quiz Time!
What % of candy annually sold in the U.S. is purchased for Halloween?
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Halloween is a night filled with costumes, candy, and spooky goodness! But did you know that its origins are rooted in ancient traditions? Read on to discover fun facts and test your knowledge with our scary quiz.
In Ireland and Scotland, people carved scary faces into turnips to scare away evil spirits. Only when the tradition reached America, pumpkins became the vegetable of choice.
Bats became associated with Halloween thanks to the bonfires the Celts would light during Samhain, which attracted insects—and in turn, bats swooping in to feast on them!
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Halloween costumes date back to the Celts, who wore animal skins and masks to disguise themselves from wandering spirits. Aren’t you glad we’re dressing up as witches, superheroes and movie characters these days?
Halloween's spooky roots trace all the way back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain., over 2,000 years ago! The Celts marked November 1st as their New Year’s Day.
But the real fun began the night before, on October 31, when they believed the boundary between the living and the dead blurred and spirits roamed the Earth, setting the stage for one of the world’s most haunting celebrations!
Halloween is celebrated around the world, with costumes, parties, and candy galore!
Trick-or-treating becomes popular in the U.S.
Irish and Scottish immigrants bring Halloween traditions to America.
The Catholic Church establishes All Saints’ Day on November 1st.
Celts celebrate Samhain, the earliest known roots of Halloween.
the moon
Did you know that a full moon on Halloween is very rare? The last one happened in 2020, and before that, it was in 2001. The next time will be in 2039!
Can you imagine carving a pumpkin that weighs more than a small car? The heaviest pumpkin ever tipped the scales at a whopping 1,255 kg (2,700 lbs) - that’s a whole lot of pumpkin pie!
Quiz Time!
What % of candy annually sold in the U.S. is purchased for Halloween?
18%
25%
34%
This page was created with Maglr.com Designed by Maglr Studio
With Maglr Stories, we showcase the possiblities of our interactive content creation platforms. Connect with us through our newsletter and receive periodic updates about Maglr.
