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The History of Halloween

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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History of Halloween

Kyle Robbins
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Halloween

originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain

helped to popularize the celebration of Halloween

Irish immigrants in 1846

Halloween by the Numbers

Halloween by the Numbers: Pumpkins

10 FACTS ABOUT Halloween

10. Halloween is the second highest grossing holiday.

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9. THE LARGEST PUMPKIN EVER GROWN WAS 2036 POUNDS.

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8. The first recorded mention of trick-or-treating was in Canada.

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7. IRELAND IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF HALLOWEEN.

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6. Scarecrows symbolize the agricultural roots of Halloween.

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5. Harry Houdini died on Halloween night in 1926.

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4. Boston holds the record for the most Jack-o-Lanterns lit at once.

3. The fastest pumpkin carving time is 24.03 seconds.

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2. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.

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1. The first Jack-o-Lanterns were made from turnips.

The End

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