According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack. Because he tricked the devil several times, he was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths.
The mysterious Houdini died on Halloween night in 1926.
In the pre-Halloween Samhein days, large bonfires were lite to encourage the sun to return in the spring. Druids would throw cows bones in the fire for good luck. These so called 'bone fires' are the root for the word 'bonfire.'
Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday of the year.
Evidence suggests the traditions are as old as 4000 BC.
The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time
France, Australia and other countries condemn Halloween as an example of unwanted American influence.
The Roman holiday of Pomona, the harvest goddess, influenced modern Halloween games like bobbing for apples.
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