Halloween Facts

Halloween, one the most popular festivals among children, is much more than a mysterious celebration when we dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Everything associated with Halloween has a story or is related to some old traditions so here are some amazing Halloween Facts.

Here are a few fun facts as a foretaste of the spooktacular infographic below.

Do you know that the traditions of wearing masks on Halloween comes from Welsh and Celtic traditions that claim the dead visit the living on October 31st? The masks are intended to keep the spirits of the dead from recognizing the living.

Would you believe that the Jack O’Lanterns originated in Ireland and were first made out of turnips?

Have you ever wondered why orange and black are traditional Halloween colors? What is the story behind bobbing for apples?

Show this infographic to your students and enjoy reading some engaging information about Halloween.