Fun Facts:
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Jack-O’-Lanterns come from Irish folk tales about “Stingy Jack.”
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Candy corn was originally called “Chicken Feed.”
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Trick or treating evolved from a tradition called “souling.” This tradition can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the rituals of Samhain. It was believed that people would dress up in costumes the night of Samhain in an effort to repel the spirits that walked the Earth
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Consumers will spend an average of $27.55 on candy.
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The record for fastest pumpkin carving is 16.47 seconds.
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Over half of all parents stash Halloween candy to enjoy after the holiday.
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The Michael Myers mask in Halloween is the face of William Shatner as Captain Kirk in Star Trek.
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Pro-tip: Visit grocery/convenience stores the day after Halloween for major candy discounts.
Top 10 Halloween Candies of 2022:
- Reese’s Cups
- Skittles
- M&M’s
- Starburst
- Hot Tamales
- South Patch Kids
- Hershey Kisses
- Snickers
- Tootsie Pops
- Candy Corn
Classic Halloween Movies:
- Hocus Pocus
- The Addams Family
- Beetlejuice
- The Candyman
- The Shining
- Practical Magic
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Edward Scissorhands
- Get Out
- Ghostbusters
- Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Halloweentown