If you have not had your fill of fun and interesting facts about the holiday that involves ghosts, goblins and lots of orange and black, then read on for some more tidbits!

-Black cats are closely linked to the celebration of Halloween because witches once believed that these cats were able to protect their special powers.

-The ancients Celts were under the impression that ghosts and spirits roamed about on the night of Halloween. That is where the concept of wearing masks and dressing up originated from that is still going strong today. They donned masks to cover their faces and costumes to disguise their bodies in order that the ghosts and spirits would not be able to identify them as human beings.

-Halloween is the second holiday of the year that is the most successful for retailers. The first, which is really no surprise at all, is Christmas.

-The tradition of bobbing for apples is believed to have its roots in the Roman harvest festival that took place in honor of the goddess of fruit trees, who was named Pamona.

-The origin of “trick or treat” can be traced back to the ancient Celts. On Halloween night they would go about the town causing mischief. Many of them would decide to imitate the fairies that were viewed as dangerous and hostile to human beings (because it was humans that had taken over the land that they had been inhabiting). Dressed up in costumes they would go from house to house asking for treats. If a treat was denied, then the hapless homeowner could expect to have to cope with a practical joke that occurred to teach them a lesson.

-It was customary at the time for homeowners to leave some type of food or milk on their doorsteps for the fairies so they could remain in their good graces and would not have to concern themselves over any unwelcome “tricks” that might be played on them.

-The very first wrapped penny candy to be sold in America was the Tootsie Roll.

-The most popular type of candy preferred by trick-or-treaters is chocolate bars. The brand favored is Snickers.

-The sale of Halloween candy averages approximately two billion dollars on a yearly basis.

-If you see a spider any time on Halloween day or night, ancient folklore says that it is the spirit of a loved one who is watching over you.

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