Book Description
Spooks and spirits, ghosts and goblins, witches and the weird..."it's Halloween"...one of the most widely celebrated holidays of the year. But why do we trick-or-treat, carve pumpkins and dress up in costumes? What are the legends and lore behind some of our most treasured Halloween traditions? Find out all about this spooky holiday: - The ancient Celts wore masks and costumes on Halloween night to avoid being recognized as human because they thought spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside - The first Halloween movie was made in only 21 days and was shot in the spring, using fake fall leaves - In an attempt to prevent spirits of the dead from leaving their final resting place, gravestones were once placed on top of deeply dug graves - The 1920 packaging for the American-made Ze Jumbo Jelly Beans displayed the message "Stop Halloween Pranksters" - It is believed unlucky by some to carve your jack-o-lantern with a black-handled knife - Wiccaphobia is the fear of witches - In 17th century England, Halloween festivities were moved to Guy Fawkes Day after the Anglican Church banned Halloween as a pagan celebration - Several distilleries around the world produce alcoholic beverages with a grim twist; an English firm produces Vampyre Vodka that is blood red in color - According to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest gathering of "zombies" occurred in Ledbury, Hertfordshire, on August 6, 2009, with 4026 participants. And so much more…
