Halloween facts for kids

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Why do we celebrate Halloween?

We celebrate Halloween on October 31st. Thought this is the one night of the year when ghosts, witches, and fairies are especially active. The truth is that no one really knows the origins of Halloween.

Halloween is on the eve of a major Catholic festival, All Saints (1st November) and the eve of the pagan Celtic festival Samhain.

Where does the name Halloween originate from?

Halloween comes from All Hallow Even, the eve (night before) All Hallows day. Therefore, Halloween is the eve of All Saints Day.

Fun Halloween facts for kids

- The official Orange and Black colors of Halloween came from orange being associated with fall harvest and black symbolizing darkness and death.

- Pumpkins not only orange, they also come in white, blue and green.

- If you see a spider on Halloween, it’s believed to be the spirit of a loved on watching over you.

- The number one candy of choice for Halloween is Snickers

- Black cats were once believed to be witch’s familiars who protected their powers.

- Bats are vital natural enemies of night-flying insects.

Fun Halloween jokes for kids

What do goblins and ghosts drink on Halloween? A: Ghoul-ade
What’s a mummy’s favorite kind of music? A: Wrap!
What is the favorite health insurance for ghosts and goblins? A: Medi-Scare
What do you call a witch who lives at the beach? A: A sand-witch
Why is a ghost such a messy eater? A: Because he is always a goblin.
What do you get when you cross a black cat with a lemon? A: A sour puss.

The most popular Halloween outfits

- Most popular Halloween costumes for kids are Princess, Witch, Spider-Man, Pirate, Pumpkin, Vampire, Disney Princess, Star Wars Character, Tinker Bell, Batman.

- The most popular Halloween costume for adults are Witch, Vampire and Pirate.

Posted on September 18, 2011

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