INTERESTING FACTS...
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An
ancient Celt tradition, Halloween started over 2,000 years ago as a way to
help safely move spirits through the afterlife.
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Pope
Boniface IV claimed Nov. 1 to be All Hallows' Day in the seventh century,
making Oct. 31 All Hallows' Eve. Halloween was later derived from this name.
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In
Mexico, Halloween is celebrated as "El Dia de los Muertos," or
"The Day of the Dead." A festive and happy celebration, El Dia de
los Muertos goes on for three days, altars are decorated with food and
flowers, and photographs are constructed for deceased family members who are
believed to return to earth on Halloween.
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The
tradition of pumpkin carving originally started with turnips until people
realized that pumpkins were much easier to carve.
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ALSO IN OCTOBER...
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Columbus
Day — October 8
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National
Nut Day — October 22
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United
Nations Day — October 24
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Halloween
— October 31
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Breast
Cancer Awareness Month
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