Ten Fun Facts you should know about Halloween

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Ten Fun Facts you should know about Halloween

Ten Fun Facts you should know about Halloween

2nd October 2017

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As the second biggest commercial event after Christmas, we thought you'd like to know a few interesting facts about the scariest night of the year!

Halloween is short for “Hallows’ Eve” which was the evening before All Hallows’ Day on November 1st
Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C.
The first Jack O’Lanterns were originally made from beets, turnips and potatoes.
In 2013 the largest recorded pumpkin weighed in at 2032lbs
Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits during Samhain
Keep an eye on your black cats , ancient Druids were said to sacrifice them on Halloween!
The word Witch, comes from the Old English Wicce, meaning 'wise woman'.
A full moon on Halloween is very rare - the next one isn't due until 2020
Tradition has it that if you see a spider on Halloween, it's the spirit of a loved one watching over you.
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween!

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Happy Halloween - Have Fun!

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