*The origin of Halloween and many of its customs can be traced to Samhain an ancient pagan Celtic festival.
*November first was once called All Hallows Day, October 31 was called All Hallows Eve.
*It was common in the middle ages for women to be labled as witches.
*Have you ever bobbed for apples? The Roman festival for Poimana, the goddess of fruit and orchards was celebrated around November 1.
*Before the modern pumpkin jack o lantern turnip lanterns were used. In ancient Ireland people would hollow out large turnips and carve them.
*November first was once called All Hallows Day, October 31 was called All Hallows Eve.
*It was common in the middle ages for women to be labled as witches.
*Have you ever bobbed for apples? The Roman festival for Poimana, the goddess of fruit and orchards was celebrated around November 1.
*Before the modern pumpkin jack o lantern turnip lanterns were used. In ancient Ireland people would hollow out large turnips and carve them.
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