Spooky Halloween Facts That Are Scary!

The origins of Halloween began 2,000 years ago.

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Halloween is known by many names such as All Hallows’ Eve and All Saints Eve.

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Halloween is typically celebrated by children who dress up and collect candy.

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The first jack-o’-lanterns were actually made from turnips.

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The Michael Myers mask in Halloween is the face of a well-known celebrity.

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