13 Facts About Halloween That You Can't Unlearn. #12 That Is Just Wrong
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Where did this bizzare tradition come from?
1. Halloween is a mixture of Christian and pagan traditions.
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2. Alabama has banned people from dressing up or impersonating a priest, rabbi, or nun on Halloween.
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3. Jack-o'-lanterns were originally carved from turnips.
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4. Jack-o'-lanterns come from the myth of "Stingy Jack."
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As legend has it, the Devil couldn't stand Stingy Jack's tricks and wouldn't let him into hell. He had to roam Earth with a lump of coal inside a turnip to light his way.
5. Trick or treating started as far back as the 19th century in Scotland.
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6. In Hollywood, you aren't allowed to use silly string on Halloween.
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If you do, you'll get a fine of $1,000.
7. Halloween is associated with Barmbrack in Ireland. It's a bread baked with raisins and objects such as coins and sticks that are supposed to tell the future.
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8. No child has ever died from Halloween candy given by a stranger.
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However, a father did try to kill his children with poisoned Halloween candy to collect life insurance.
9. In Mexico, "trick-or-treat" is "Me da mi calaverita?"
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The phrase means, "Can you give me my little skull?" This refers to a small skull made of sugar.
10. $2 billion is spent on Halloween candy every year in the United States.
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11. Candy corn was originally called "chicken feed."
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Sounds appetizing, right?
12. Thrills gum is a popular treat in Canada. Their motto: "It still tastes like soap."
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Another appetizing option!
13. Vanilla Ice was born on Halloween.
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Do not show me this again