Halloween and 20 secrets you probably didn't know

 Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. Every year, people spend billions of dollars on Halloween decorations, costumes, and candy. In fact, Halloween has become the second most commercial holiday in the country, behind only Christmas.

Despite its popularity, there are still many people who don’t know much about the holiday and its origins. Here are 20 things you probably didn’t know about Halloween:

1. The holiday originated with the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a celebration of the end of the harvest season.

2. The name “Halloween” comes from the Scottish word “All Hallows’ Eve,” which is the night before All Saints’ Day.

3. Traditionally, people believed that on Halloween, ghosts and witches came out to haunt the living. This is why people would dress up in costumes to scare them off.

4. Jack-o’-lanterns were originally carved from turnips, not pumpkins.

5. Black cats were once believed to be able to turn into witches.

6. The first Halloween parade was held in New York City in 1866.

7. The largest pumpkin on record weighed in at 1,810 pounds!

8. The world’s largest haunted house is located in Louisville, Kentucky. It covers 6 acres and has over 100 rooms.

9. In some parts of Mexico, people celebrate the holiday by making “ofrendas” or altars to honor their deceased loved ones.

10. In Japan, people celebrate a similar holiday called “Obon,” which is a time to remember and honor one’s ancestors.

11. In China, the “Ghost Festival” is celebrated during the seventh month of the lunar calendar. On this holiday, people believe that the gates of hell open and ghosts are allowed to roam the earth.

12. In ancient times, people believed that wearing masks would ward off evil spirits.

13. The tradition of bobbing for apples likely originate from the Roman festival of Pomona, which was the goddess of fruit trees.

14. In some parts of Europe, it was once believed that if you ate a raw onion on Halloween, you would be able to see ghosts.

15. In Greece, it is traditional to bake a special cake called “koliva” on Halloween. This cake is made with wheat, almonds, and honey and is given to the poor.

16. In some parts of Italy, it is traditional to eat a special type of bread called “fave dei morti” or “beans of the dead.” This bread is made with fava beans, almonds, and raisins.

17. In Puerto Rico, people celebrate a holiday called “El Día de los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead.” On this holiday, people make altars to honor their deceased loved ones and they also eat special foods like “pan de muerto” or “bread of the dead.”

18. In some parts of Germany, people believe that if you stand in front of a mirror at midnight on Halloween, you will see the face of your future husband or wife.

19. In France, it is traditional to eat “flamiche” on Halloween. This is a special type of pie made with leeks, eggs, and cream.

20. In Ireland, it is traditional to light bonfires on Halloween and to jump over them for good luck.

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