HALLOWEEN - 2024

1. The most popular Halloween candy is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, followed by M&M's.

2. Halloween is a much bigger holiday in the United States than in any other country. According to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation, Americans are projected to spend $11.6 billion on Halloween decorations, costumes, and candy this October. 

3. The day after Halloween is called All Saints' Day.

4. The first Jack-O'-Lanterns were carved from turnips.

5. Mexico celebrates The Day of the Dead instead of Halloween.

6. Halloween originated in Ireland as a Celtic celebration.

7. Silly String is banned in Hollywood on Halloween.

8. Early trick-or-treaters had to dance or sing for candy.

9. Harry Houdini, the famous magician/escape artist died on Halloween night in 1926. Since then, an annual seance is held on Halloween night to try to make contact with him.

10. 17% of Americans dress up their pets for Halloween.

11. The Big Candy lobby successfully influenced Congress to delay Daylight Savings Time one week to allow trick-or-treaters an extra hour of daylight.

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