Fun Facts and Trivia about Halloween
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year!
There's so much to love about it: dressing up in costumes, watching scary
movies, eating candy, and learning some fun facts about this spooky
celebration. Here are some of the most interesting and surprising trivia I
found about Halloween:
- Jack-o'-lanterns are a popular Halloween symbol, but
they were not always made from pumpkins. The tradition comes from an Irish
legend about a man named Stingy Jack, who tricked the devil several times and
was doomed to wander the earth with only a burning coal inside a turnip to
light his way. Irish immigrants brought this legend to America and started
carving pumpkins instead of turnips because they were more plentiful and easier
to carve.
- Halloween is a big business in the United States.
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent an average of $100
on Halloween in 2022, mostly on costumes, candy, decorations and greeting
cards. The most popular costumes for children were princesses, superheroes and
animals, while the most popular costumes for pets were pumpkins, hot dogs and
bumble bees.
- One of the most iconic horror films of all time is The Shining, based
on Stephen King's novel. Did you know that Jack Nicholson's famous line
"Here's Johnny!" was improvised by the actor? He was inspired by his
own divorce experience and the Johnny Carson show. Another fun fact: The movie
Hocus Pocus was originally titled Halloween House.
- Halloween is not only celebrated in America, but also
in many other countries around the world. In Ireland, where Halloween
originated, people eat a traditional bread called barmbrack, which contains
coins, rings and other objects that predict one's fortune. In Mexico, people
celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a three-day festival that
honors deceased loved ones with altars, offerings and sugar skulls.
- The White House was first decorated for Halloween in
1958 by Mamie Eisenhower; The origin of trick-or-treating can be traced back to
medieval Europe, where poor people would beg for food in exchange for prayers
for the dead.
-The word "witch" comes from an Old English
word meaning "wise woman".
-The first recorded use of the word "Halloween" was in 1745.
-The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 2,624
pounds.
-The most popular candy given out on Halloween is chocolate.
We hope you enjoyed these Halloween trivia and fun facts
as much as we did! Have a happy and safe Halloween!
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