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Did You Know?

Posted 10/22/26

In this edition, we talk unusual Halloween takes. Did you know in the 18 th century, husband hunting was also a Halloween tradition? Also, Halloween originated in Ireland and the festive celebration …

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Did You Know?


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In this edition, we talk unusual Halloween takes. Did you know in the 18th century, husband hunting was also a Halloween tradition? Also, Halloween originated in Ireland and the festive celebration came when Irish immigrants arrived during the mid-1800s when they escaped the potato famine. And full moons only appear on Halloween every 19 years and the first known treat that was handed out was chicken feed. The average American will spend about $100 for costumes and candy. Speaking of candy, according to foodandwine.com, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the top-selling candy for Halloween, followed by Peanut M&Ms, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate, M&Ms, Snickers, Kit Kat, Sour Patch Kids, HARIBO Goldbears, Skittles and Twix. Finally, noted magician and illusionist Harry Houdini died on Halloween while trying to escape a locked safe at the bottom of a river.