- The first Jack-’O-Lanterns were carved out of turnips, beets, and potatoes.
- Candy Corn was originally sold under the name Chicken Feed.
- The Halloween tradition began in Ireland over 2,000 years ago.
- A pumpkin is a fruit, not a vegetable.
- The record for the world’s heaviest pumpkin is over 2,000 pounds.
- It’s estimated that, for Halloween, people in America spend an overall average of $4.1 billion on costumes, $3.6 billion on candy, and $3.9 billion on decorations.
- Halloween was put on hold for a few years during WWII due to sugar rationing.
- Halloween used to be called “All Hallows’ Eve.” People would walk around with torches to ward off evil spirits.
- Black cats are believed to bring bad luck and curses due to the fact that they were also believed to be connected to witchcraft.
- Apples are 25% air, causing them to float when in water. Perfect for bobbing!
- There are over 7,500 varieties of apples. To name a few niche ones, Wealthy apples, Honeygold apples, and King David apples.
- Many animals, like bears for example, spend all of autumn preparing for winter. Eating and stocking up on all the food they can, making their homes all nice and cozy, and overall just getting ready for the grueling winter.
- The autumn equinox (transition from summer to fall) lands on a different date each year, usually around September 22 or 23.
