Halloween has to be one of the best holidays. You get to holiday be? Well, it didn't start out that way. It all began centuries ago in Celtic Ireland...
The Beginning e265c
In the 5th century BC, in Celtic scary costumes and made a big ruckus around the neighborhood so the spirits would be frightened away.
The Evolution g524
The Halloween customs with them to America.
Trick or Treat? 6y2p5u
Trick or treating is thought to have come from a European custom in the ninth century called souling. apples, fruit and other treats instead of cake.
Did U Know? 2e1m37
- About 99 percent of pumpkins sold in North America are made into jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween.
- Americans buy about 20 million pounds of candy corn for Halloween every year.
- 93 percent of American children go trick or treating.
- the festivities and another four million tune into the parade on TV!
- In the US, around 8 percent of pet owners put their furry friends in Halloween costumes.
Halloween is just a holiday to hang out with friends. Have a good time and joke but not too much, so no one will get harmed or scared. But you can get them a little scared.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: oreostar
Age: 15
Well, me and my friends are going trick-or-treatin' then back to a friend's for scary movies and b-day party and stuff.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: Dirrrrrrrty
Age: 13
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