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The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips. 3. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). 4. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween. Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. 5. Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. and 10% who preferred gum. Take steps to protect yourself 6. The Guinness World Record for Heaviest Pumpkin is held by Mathias Willemijns from Belgium and his 2,624.6-pound Clean your hands often pumpkin. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after 7. Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world’s fastest pumpkin carving time: 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous record of blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. 54.72 seconds. The rules of the competition state that the pumpkin must weigh less than 24 pounds and be carved in a If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your traditional way, which requires at least eyes, nose, ears, and a mouth hands and rub them together until they feel dry. 8. “Souling” is a medieval Christian precursor to modern-day trick-or-treating. On Hallowmas (November 1), the poor would Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. go door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes Avoid close contact 9. Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and, along with brown and gold, stands for the harvest and autumn. Black is typically a symbol of death and darkness and acts as a reminder Avoid close contact with people who are sick that Halloween once was a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death. Put distance between yourself and other people 10. Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. 11. Scarecrows, a popular Halloween fixture, symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday. Take steps to protect others 12. Halloween was influenced by the ancient Roman festival Pomona, which celebrated the harvest goddess of the same name. Stay home if you’re sick Many Halloween customs and games that feature apples (such as bobbing for apples) and nuts date from this time. In fact, in Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. the past, Halloween has been called San-Apple Night and Nutcrack Night. Cover coughs and sneezes 13. Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was one of the most famous and mysterious magicians who ever lived. Strangely enough, he Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. died in 1926 on Halloween night as a result of appendicitis brought on by three stomach punches. Throw used tissues in the trash. 14. Looking in a mirror at midnight on Halloween was thought to reveal a boyfriend's face Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.