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The nights are getting darker and there\u2019s a chill in the air\u2026 spooky season is here! People all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Halloween \u2013 but how much do you really<\/em> know about this frightful festival? Discover ten awesome Halloween facts below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Halloween happens every year on 31 October.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most Halloween celebrations in Europe and North America today are non-religious <\/strong>\u2013 but the holiday actually has religious <\/strong>and pagan roots<\/strong>. The word ‘Halloween’ comes from ‘All Hallows\u2019 Eve<\/strong>‘ \u2013 the night before a Christian festival called All Hallows\u2019 <\/strong>(or All Saints\u2019<\/strong>) Day<\/strong>, which honours the saints of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It began with a Celtic festival called Samhain.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many Halloween traditions started with the ancient Celtic festival <\/strong>of Samhain<\/strong> (say \u201csow-wen<\/em>\u201d), which was celebrated over<\/strong> 2,000 years ago<\/strong> in the UK, Ireland and other parts of Northern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During Samhain, people believed the gap between our world and the world of the gods <\/strong>was blurred. That made it easier for the spirits of the dead <\/strong>to return, and for mischievous gods<\/strong> to come to Earth and play tricks on people<\/strong>! To protect themselves from mischief<\/strong> and bad luck<\/strong>, Celtic people offered food<\/strong> and gifts<\/strong> to please the gods and spirits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. People once carved turnips, not <\/em>pumpkins.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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This tradition began in Ireland<\/strong><\/a>, inspired by a myth<\/strong> about a trickster called Stingy Jack<\/strong>. Legend had it that Jack tricked the Devil<\/strong> – and as punishment, he wasn’t allowed into heaven OR hell after death. Instead, he had to wander Earth for eternity<\/strong>. Yikes! The Devil left him with a glowing ember<\/strong>, which he placed inside a carved-out turnip <\/strong>to light his way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irish people began making their own ‘Jack o’ Lanterns<\/strong>‘ from turnips to scare away spirits. Then in the 1800s, many Irish families emigrated to the USA<\/strong><\/a>, where pumpkins<\/strong> were easier to buy than turnips – and the rest is Halloween history!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Dressing up is an ancient tradition!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Costumes are nothing new \u2013 they go all the way back to Samhain<\/strong>! The Celts believed that on this night, the souls of the dead returned home<\/strong>. To confuse any harmful spirits, people wore disguises<\/strong> and lit bonfires <\/strong>for protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Trick-or-treating has medieval roots.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The modern idea of collecting sweets became popular in the USA in the 1950s<\/strong>, but it\u2019s based on older customs. In England, a Christian tradition called souling<\/strong> saw people go door to door on 1 November to receive food or specially-baked ‘soul cakes<\/strong>‘ in exchange for prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another practice, guising<\/strong>, involved young people dressing up<\/strong> and performing songs or jokes<\/strong> in return for treats. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. This festival was once about love! <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Apple bobbing <\/strong>– a fun Halloween game where players use their teeth to pick up apples<\/strong> from a bucket of water – once had a romantic twist! Each apple had a name<\/strong> written<\/strong> on<\/strong> it<\/strong>, and whoever grabbed their apple in one bite<\/strong> was said to find true love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile in Scotland, couples tested their love by burning hazelnuts together<\/strong> on Halloween night. If the nuts burned quietly<\/strong>, it meant a lasting match. But if they hissed<\/strong> or exploded<\/strong> \u2013 uh-oh! Bad luck in love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Halloween isn\u2019t the only spooky celebration.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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All over the world, people celebrate festivals that honour the dead<\/strong> or mark the changing seasons<\/strong> at different times of the year.<\/strong> In Mexico<\/a>, there’s D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/em><\/strong> (Day of the Dead), when families remember loved ones with flowers, food and colourful decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in China<\/a>, during the Zhongyuan Festival<\/strong> (aka ‘Hungry Ghost Festival’!), people offer meals<\/strong> to wandering spirits, light lanterns <\/strong>to guide their ancestors, and enjoy outdoor performances <\/strong>where the front rows are often left empty <\/strong>in honour of the spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Black cats aren’t<\/em> bad luck.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In the Middle Ages<\/strong>, some Europeans thought witches<\/a><\/strong> had black cats as helpers<\/strong> \u2013 or even turned into<\/strong> cats<\/strong> themselves! That\u2019s how the myth of black cats bringing bad luck<\/strong> began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s just a superstition. No matter what colour they are, cats can’t cause bad luck<\/strong>. In fact, black cats might be lucky<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 scientists think the same gene<\/strong> that makes their fur black could help them fight off infections<\/strong>. How cool is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bonus fact! Why do we love being scared?<\/strong>
When you get a fright, your brain releases adrenaline<\/strong> \u2014 a chemical that makes your heart race and your senses sharpen. That\u2019s why spooky stories or haunted houses can feel exciting and<\/em> scary<\/strong> at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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9. Zombies don’t really exist… except in nature!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, there\u2019s a real<\/em> ‘zombie’ fungus! The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis<\/strong><\/em> fungus is a parasite <\/strong>that infects ants<\/strong><\/a> and takes control of their bodies<\/strong>. It makes them leave their nest and climb to a humid spot <\/strong>where the fungus thrives. Once it has fed on the ant<\/strong> and killed it, the fungus spreads to its next victim. Creepy \u2013 and totally true!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Halloween is fun \u2013 but the monster<\/em> amount of waste it makes isn’t! <\/h2>\n\n\n
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In 2019, UK charities Hubbub and the Fairyland Trust found that around 2,000 tonnes<\/strong> of plastic waste <\/a>were created from Halloween costumes and decorations every year. That\u2019s the equivalent of 83 million<\/em> plastic bottles<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t fear – there are loads of ways to make your celebration planet-friendly. You could scour the charity shops<\/strong> for costumes, make one from old clothes<\/strong> and recyclable materials <\/strong>like cardboard, or swap outfits<\/strong> with friends. When you’re done, save your costume for next year, recycle it or donate it to someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also make your own paper decorations<\/strong> and eat the tasty insides <\/strong>of pumpkins to avoid food waste (click here for ideas<\/a>!). Plus, share this Halloween fact with your friends and inspire them to go green, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Halloween fact surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments below – then tell a friend!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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