HOLIDAYS

Halloween
1)The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected.

2)An intense and persistent fear of Halloween is called Samhnainophobia.

3)The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl's call meant someone was about to die.

VALENTINE'S DAY

• Brings profit mainly to the following:
• Hallmark and other card companies
• Chocolate and sweet shops
• Restaurants
• Flower shops

INDEPENDENCE DAY, AKA 4TH OF JULY

• Typical American
• Fireworks, obviously
• Cookouts/BBQ
• Block parties

THANKSGIVING

• Decorations
• Gift shops/clothing stores
• Grocery stores/markets
• Gas
• Airfare

MOTHER'S DAY

• Flowers
• Cards
• Candy/chocolate
• Airfare

NEW YEARS EVE

• Gear (party poppers, noise makers, etc.)
• Party stuff (food, drinks)
• Alcohol
• Gas