Halloween Facts
by Olivia Dunmire
With the scariest holiday less than two weeks away, here are 10 Halloween related facts and statistics that you may be dying to know!
Americans purchase nearly 600 million pounds of candy each year for Halloween
Reese’s Peanut Butter cups are the #1 candy in America
It is estimated that 11% of Americans are afraid of the dark
“The Exorcist” is the scariest horror movie
A pumpkin is actually a fruit, not a vegetable
The most popular costumes for 2023 are Barbie and Taylor Swift
Halloween originated in Ireland
Black cats are harder to adopt around Halloween
Pumpkin carving is the most popular fall activity
Having a full moon on Halloween only happens every 18 to 19 years
Make sure to wear your best costumes and don’t eat too much candy, Happy Halloween!