9 Interesting facts about halloween 

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You might not know about the popular fall holiday

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The holiday now known as Halloween was born out of an ancient pagan Celtic festival known as Samhain

Festival Origin

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It is widely believed that the religion of Christianity hand in the holiday’s customs.

Christian Influence

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The practice of trick-or-treating is one in which participants are treated to various candies. 

Trick-or-treat 

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Other countries fully or partially practice the holiday, but it seems like a mainstay in the USA more than others. 

Wasn’t in America

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In 1785, a Scottish poet, Robert Burns created a poem named Halloween, credit goes to him

Halloween Poem

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Candy apples, Halloween foods.  Bareback (Ireland), Bonfire toffee (Great Britain), and Colcannon (Ireland). 

Halloween Food

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The jack-o-lantern comes from a dark Irish folk tale

Dark Secret

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Haunted attractions are a big part of the celebration because of the mystique of the unknown.

Haunted Attraction

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A part of what gives Halloween its unique identity is the various symbols associated with it. 

Halloween Symbolism

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