Here are 12 interesting facts about Halloween you might not know

Surbhi Shah

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Originated in Ireland, Halloween dates back to more than 2,000 years ago (even older than Christianity).

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It was started as an ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts reportedly believed that the dead returned to earth that night, and to keep off the ghosts, they lit bonfires and wore costumes.

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Halloween is also known as All Hallows’ Eve and All Saints Eve.

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According to folklore, in the 18th century, single women used to throw apple peels over their shoulders to see their future husband's initials in the pattern formed by the peels.

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They also used to stand in a dark room, holding a candle to look for their future husband’s face to appear in the mirror.

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Ireland's traditional Halloween bread, called barmbrack, contains raisins as well as a small hidden toy or ring. It is believed that the person who finds the item will have good fortune in the new year.

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In Germany, it's tradition for people to hide their knives on the night of Halloween.

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Carving pumpkins on Halloween is believed to ward off evil spirits.

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After Christmas, Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in America.

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Reportedly, the title for the 'Top Halloween Candy' goes to Skittles.

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According to Guinness World Records, the highest number of lit jack o'lanterns on display is 30,581 by the City of Keene, New Hampshire.

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