There are many things to love about the fall season. Hot apple pies, fuzzy blankets, scented candles, and the many holidays celebrated in fall. One of the most awaited holidays of the year is undoubtedly Halloween, when one gets to bring all their most esoteric, magical, and spooky ideas to life for just one night. Also, it's the only time when taking candy from a stranger becomes socially acceptable.
Yet, one of the most anticipated holidays also harbors many secrets and treats. Plenty of Halloween traditions still widely practiced today, such as carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and wearing scary costumes, originated from Halloween's rich and spooky history. Yet, very few know where many Halloween customs stem from, and how.
One of the widely known fun facts about Halloween is that people would dress up and cover their faces with masks to scare off ghosts. Yet, one of the little fun Halloween facts is that Americans spend millions of dollars on their Halloween pet costumes. Bet you didn't know that! While some Halloween facts might be common knowledge, there are plenty of Halloween history facts and Halloween trivia facts that not even the most dedicated Halloweeners are aware of. P.S. Hallo-wieners love dressing up their pets as hot dogs!
Below, we've compiled many facts about Halloween, both historical and trivial, that gals and ghouls will surely find interesting! Do you know of any more interesting facts about Halloween? Let us know! Psst, facts on Halloween are great to utilize in a Halloween trivia game. Happy haunting!
#1
It is believed that if a child is born on Halloween, they will be able to talk to the spirits.
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#4
While the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is often associated with Halloween, it shouldn't be. The Mexican holiday dates back more than 3,000 years and is a time to honor deceased loved ones.
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#5
The hour between 3am and 4am is called the ‘witching hour’ or the ‘devil’s hour’. It's a peak of supernatural activity.
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#6
In 2014, France banned people over the age of 13 from wearing clown costumes and makeup on Halloween.
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#9
Harry Houdini, the famous magician, passed away on Halloween night in 1926.
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#10
Some animal shelters forbid the adoption of black cats during the Halloween celebration.
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#11
Halloween involves the return of the souls of family and friends. To avoid accidentally hurting invisible ghouls and ghosts, Germans hide all their knives at Halloween.
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#12
The origins of Halloween costumes came about so that revellers could blend in with the spirits when attending pagan festivals. This was to frighten demons away when they saw that mere mortals were mocking their appearance.
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#13
Michael Myers' mask is actually a William Shatner mask.
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#15
The night before Halloween is referred to as "Mischief Night". Mischief Night is an informal holiday that dates back to the 1700s when a school headmaster urged kids to play tricks on each other.
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#16
Disney almost made "Hocus Pocus" a completely different movie. The original title, Disney's "Halloween House", had a much darker and scarier script.
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#17
Triskaidekaphobia is what you have if you're afflicted with a crippling fear of the number 13.
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#18
Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
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#19
In Dublin, Georgia, any type of costume that covers the face is illegal. It's intended to protect residents from antisocial behavior.
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#20
Halloween scarecrows symbolize the ancient and agricultural roots of the holiday.
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