With Halloween just around the corner, I thought it might be interesting to dig into the holiday and some of the interesting Halloween facts relating to it.
We all know about the costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkins and horror movies, but just how much do you actually know about Halloween?
Here are 10 little Halloween facts and stats that you impress your friends and family with (or just read through, share and then forget; either is fine). Enjoy!
Halloween Facts and Stats
Largest Halloween party ever:
Origin of trick-or-treating:
Amount spent on Halloween candy annually in the US:
Amount of Halloween candy purchased:
Percentage of US households that pass out candy:
Most popular candy for trick-or-treaters:
Birthplace of Halloween:
Estimated beginning of Halloween:
Amount spent on Halloween-related items in the US:
The penalty for using or selling Silly String in Hollywood on Halloween:
Bonus Factoid: Michael Myers’ mask in the movie Halloween, was actually a William Shatner Star Trek mask
Bonus #2: Here is a list of the most popular Halloween candy in each US state.