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Halloween is here!
The spookiest time of year is among us!
Legend says that on October 31st, the barrier between the living and the dead vanishes for the night to let the ghosts and goblins roam freely. While this might frighten some, Halloween is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the country.
To get in the spooky spirit, we figured it would be fitting to give you some fun Halloween facts, so you are more than prepared for your holiday trivia!
- Halloween has been around longer for 2,000 years. Dating back to an ancient Celt festival called Samhain, the exact origins of Halloween is challenging to pin down since many religions have adopted their own versions. However, it is widely accepted that Halloween has always been a day to honor the dead and ward off evil spirits.
- Irish immigrants popularized the holiday in the United States! During the potato famine, Irish immigrants introduced several Halloween traditions to neighboring communities.
- Halloween is the 2nd largest commercialized holiday. In 2020 Americans spent approximately $8 billion alone. The majority being on costumes and candy, imagine that!
- Illinois is the pumpkin state! Every year, Illinois farmers pump out approximately 500 million pounds of gourds!
- Skittles are American's #1 trick or treat candy! Skittles have ranked #1 for the past 11 years. I mean, who doesn't love them?
Use these fun facts to make your friends and family think you know Halloween's in's and out's.
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