Quirky Halloween Facts
Origins of Halloween: Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a celebration marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
Jack-o'-Lanterns: Originally, people carved turnips, not pumpkins, to create Jack-o'-Lanterns in Ireland and Scotland. Pumpkins became the go-to in America due to their abundance.
Bobbing for Apples: This popular game traces back to a Roman harvest festival honoring Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees.
Trick-or-Treating: The tradition of trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic practice of leaving food out to appease spirits who roamed the streets at night.
Haunted House Origins: Haunted attractions began to emerge during the Great Depression as a way for communities to provide safer, structured ways to celebrate Halloween.
Candy Corn: Candy corn was invented in the 1880s by George Renninger and was originally called "Chicken Feed."
Michael Myers Mask: The infamous mask from the movie "Halloween" is actually a Captain Kirk mask painted white, giving it that eerie, emotionless look.
Halloween is full of fascinating history, and we hope you enjoy celebrating old traditions, and creating new ones, this season!
