- The Celts celebrated Samhain on November 1st as their New Year.
- They believed evil spirits came out on Hallows Eve, so they dressed as ghosts to avoid harm.
- People made lanterns from turnips with candles inside.
- Irish immigrants brought Halloween to America and switched to using pumpkins for jack-o'-lanterns.
- Halloween is not a public holiday; it’s a day for fun.
- Common activities include dressing up as ghosts, vampires, witches, etc.
- Carving jack-o'-lanterns involves hollowing a pumpkin, carving facial features, and placing a candle inside to scare spirits.
- Trick-or-treating involves children knocking on neighbors’ doors for sweets; if they don’t get any, they might play a trick.
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