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Halloween Fun Facts:

1. The first Jack O’ Lanterns were actually made from turnips.
2. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
3. The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.
4. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
5. Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum.
6. The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl's call meant someone was about to die.
7. Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
8. Halloween has variously been called All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhaim, and Summer’s End.