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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Interesting Facts about All Hallow's Eve & Haloween


Happy All Hallow's Eve to everyone.

Here are some interesting facts about All Hallow's Eve and Halloween.

The origin of the word “witch” means “wise woman.” It was derived from the Old English word wicce.

Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween

Instead of just saying “trick-or-treat,” you used to have to dance.

Halloween is known by various names, including All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool Snap-Apple Night, Samhain and Summer’s End.

 Costumes are worn because people believed the line between the living and the dead was blurred. They put on masks so the spirits wouldn’t recognize them

Halloween has been celebrated for more than 6,000 years


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