All Hallow's Eve Freaky Facts
Just weeks away, Halloween has become one of the most popular holidays of the year! Each year, more than 2 billion dollars are spent on candy, more than 28 million cards sent out and it is the second largest decorating holiday of the year! From fun facts gathered from various sources to creative costumes, Posh Party Box has just what you need to get your creative celebration juices flowing!

• According to their "Druid" religion, November 1st was New Years' on their calendar. The celebration would begin on October 31st, and last into the following day. The spirits of all who died in the prior year would rise up and roam the earth on this night.


• Halloween was commonly referred to as "All Hollows" Eve. It originated from the pagan holiday honoring the dead.


• Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating and jack-o-lanterns were brought to America in the 1840s by the Irish who were escaping the Great Potato Famine. On Halloween, Irish peasants begged the rich for food and played practical jokes on those who refused. To avoid being tricked, the rich handed out cookies, candies, and fruit - a practice that turned into our present day trick-or-treating.


• In 1800's people started to have parties. Part of the celebrations included costumes, fortune telling and games such as bobbing for apples.


• It is very rare for a full moon to occur at the same time as Halloween. It has only occurred in - 1925, 1944, 1955, and 1974. The next time it is said to occur is 31 October, 2020.


• Dunking for apples arose from a practice of divining the future. It was believed that if you could hold an apple between your teeth you would have a fulfilling romance with whomever you choose.


• According to ancient superstitions, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, you'll see your future spouse.


• The pumpkin is one of the best sources of Vitamin A.


• The word Halloween appeared in the Dictionary in the 1700s.


• Black cats were once believed to be witch's assistants who protected their powers.


• Orange is a Halloween color because it represents the fall harvest and black is a Halloween color because it is associated with darkness and death!