Halloween Throughout The Ages
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Halloween Throughout The Ages

It's not just a day meant for dressing up.

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Halloween Throughout The Ages
National Geographic Kids

With the long awaited Halloween having finally arrived, there is much excitement over the traditional celebrations that come along with this spooky holiday. 'Tis is the time for everyday people to transform into something that is not socially acceptable on an everyday basis, so whether you are the type to throw on the glitter or prefer to stick to blood, here are seven facts that you may or may not have known about this highly celebrated holiday.

1) It has been said that the tradition of dressing up on Halloween was started by the Celts because they believed that it would ward off or confuse any evil spirits.

2) The name "Halloween" originated from Catholic roots for a tradition originally known as "All Hallow's Eve" when Samhain was celebrated in order to convert pagans.

3) Supposedly, Halloween and candy industries were the ones that influenced Daylight Savings Time to be pushed back until November in order to allow children to have an extra hour of daylight for trick-or-treating.

4) Halloween is known as the "Wiccan New Year" in which it was believed by the Celtics to be a time when fairies or spirits would come down, so food and treats were left in order to placate them.

5) Trick-or-treating has been around since the medieval times, although originally it was when children and the poor would go out begging for food in exchange for food or money.

6) Full moon's on Halloween are extremely rare with the last one recorded in 1955 and the next one not due until 2020! Halloween is the second most commercial Holiday of the year in America, with almost $6 billion spent on candy, costumes, and decorations. (The first one is Christmas!)

7) Halloween is the second most commercial Holiday of the year in America, with almost $6 billion spent on candy, costumes, and decorations. (The first one is Christmas!)

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