18 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Halloween
Can you believe another Halloween is already here? If you have young children, your home is probably buzzing with excitement as your little ones choose their costumes and await the big night when they can finally go trick-or-treating. Your friends at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help you get into the Halloween spirit with these fun trivia facts about this spooky holiday.
18 Fun Facts about Halloween
1. The very first jack o'lanterns weren't carved from pumpkins - they were carved from turnips!
2. Halloween is believed to have originated around 4,000 B.C.
3. The largest pumpkin on record weighed 836 pounds.
4. In Hollywood, California, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for using silly string on Halloween.
5. Halloween is sometimes called by several other names: Samhaim, Snap-Apple Night, Witches Night, All Hallow's Eve, Summer's End, and Lamswool.
6. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday (after Christmas).
7. Harry Houdini passed away on Halloween night in 1926.
8. Ireland is typically considered the birthplace of Halloween.
9. Legend has it that if you walk backwards on Halloween while wearing your clothes inside out, you will see a witch at midnight.
10. In Medieval Europe, it was believed that owls were witches and that hearing an owl's call meant that somebody was going to die soon.
11. Salem, Massachusetts and Anoka, Minnesota both claim to be the Halloween capitals of the world.
12. New York City hosts the largest Halloween parade in the States. Over 50,000 people participate and over 2,000,000 people watch.
13. It is illegal to dress up as a priest in Alabama.
14. Legend states that seeing a spider on Halloween means a loved one is watching you.
15. In Celtic tradition, it was originally believed that the spirits of those who had passed on would rise on Halloween. The Celts started the tradition of dressing up as ghouls and other creepy entities; by dressing up as spirits themselves, they thought they could avoid the attention of the real spirits who were wandering the streets.
16. "Samhainophobia" means "fear of Halloween."
17. It is very rare for the full moon to fall exactly on Halloween; however, it is predicted to happen in 2020.
18. Orange is the most famous color for pumpkins, but they can also be white, grey, red, and even green.
Happy Halloween from PMCW Law!
Halloween is a fun-filled holiday, one that is enjoyed by people of all ages. As you celebrate, however, it is important to remain cautious and alert. Statistically, children are two times more likely to be killed in a pedestrian/car accident on Halloween night than any other time of the year. We sincerely hope that you and your family have a safe and enjoyable Halloween, but should something happen that requires legal representation, our attorneys in Camdenton MO will be here for you.
The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertising. When you need a knowledgeable attorney, we invite you to contact us to set up a consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We have access to interpreters.
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18 Fun Facts about Halloween
1. The very first jack o'lanterns weren't carved from pumpkins - they were carved from turnips!
2. Halloween is believed to have originated around 4,000 B.C.
3. The largest pumpkin on record weighed 836 pounds.
4. In Hollywood, California, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for using silly string on Halloween.
5. Halloween is sometimes called by several other names: Samhaim, Snap-Apple Night, Witches Night, All Hallow's Eve, Summer's End, and Lamswool.
6. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday (after Christmas).
7. Harry Houdini passed away on Halloween night in 1926.
9. Legend has it that if you walk backwards on Halloween while wearing your clothes inside out, you will see a witch at midnight.
10. In Medieval Europe, it was believed that owls were witches and that hearing an owl's call meant that somebody was going to die soon.
11. Salem, Massachusetts and Anoka, Minnesota both claim to be the Halloween capitals of the world.
12. New York City hosts the largest Halloween parade in the States. Over 50,000 people participate and over 2,000,000 people watch.
13. It is illegal to dress up as a priest in Alabama.
14. Legend states that seeing a spider on Halloween means a loved one is watching you.
15. In Celtic tradition, it was originally believed that the spirits of those who had passed on would rise on Halloween. The Celts started the tradition of dressing up as ghouls and other creepy entities; by dressing up as spirits themselves, they thought they could avoid the attention of the real spirits who were wandering the streets.
16. "Samhainophobia" means "fear of Halloween."
17. It is very rare for the full moon to fall exactly on Halloween; however, it is predicted to happen in 2020.
18. Orange is the most famous color for pumpkins, but they can also be white, grey, red, and even green.
Happy Halloween from PMCW Law!
Halloween is a fun-filled holiday, one that is enjoyed by people of all ages. As you celebrate, however, it is important to remain cautious and alert. Statistically, children are two times more likely to be killed in a pedestrian/car accident on Halloween night than any other time of the year. We sincerely hope that you and your family have a safe and enjoyable Halloween, but should something happen that requires legal representation, our attorneys in Camdenton MO will be here for you.
Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C.
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