Halloween, also known as Hallowe'en, is a holiday dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints and martyrs. Traditionally marked by activities like trick-or-treating and the use of jack-o'-lanterns, its colors are primarily black, orange, and purple. It ranks as the second highest grossing holiday in the U.S., with average spending per household around $125.

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Things you should know

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Also known as Hallowe'en, All hallowe'en, All Hallows' Eve and All Saints' Eve. Which means “hallowed evening" or "holy evening.”

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Halloween is dedicated to remembering the dead which includes saints, martyrs and all departed believers.

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Jack-o'-lanterns are traditionally carried on this Eve in order to frighten evil spirits.
They are said to represent "soul who has been denied entry into both heaven and hell" .

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In Ireland
and Scotland, traditionally
turnip was used
but immigrants to North America
started using pumpkin.

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The traditional colors for this eve are Black, orange, and sometimes purple

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A customary celebration for children on Halloween is Trick-or-treating.

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The fear
of
Halloween
is
known
as
Samhainopobia

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If you
see a spider
on Halloween,
it is believed
to be
the spirit of
a loved one who is watching over you.

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Halloween is the Second Highest Grossing Commercial Holiday After Christmas.

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An average household in US planning to celebrate Halloween will spend an average $125.

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