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Halloween superstitions

Many different superstitions abound, some of which are tailor made for Halloween haunting.

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Make the most of a rainy day Halloween

Rain on Halloween. It may not be as bad as households running out of candy, but the thought of drizzle or downpours occurring on a day where much of the fun is spent outside can induce a case of the rainy day doldrums.

If the weather calls for rain on Halloween, that doesn't have to mean the day is a bust. Here are some tips for making the most of a rainy Halloween.

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Little-Known Halloween Trivia

Halloween has been celebrated for centuries. Still, most people simply think it's about dressing up and scouring the neighborhood for candy. A true Halloween lover knows the tasty tidbits of information about the holiday's history and customs.
 
The holiday of Halloween has been celebrated for 2,000 years and dates back to the ancient Celts who inhabited Britain. They practiced a Druidic fire festival called "Samhain." It marked the end of the autumn harvest season and the signaling of winter to come, or the end of the "lighter half of the year" and the beginning of the "darker half." The Celts 

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Trunk-or-treat is a new community tradition

What parent doesn't worry about the safety of Halloween? Children going door-to-door asking for candy and other trinkets carries with it a certain measure of danger. Hosting candy swaps and other activities tailgate-style removes much of the danger. It's called trunk-or-treating and is often a community- or church-sponsored event.

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Safety first on Halloween

For kids, few holidays are more anticipated than Halloween. The chance to dress up in costume and patrol the neighborhood with friends while collecting treats is the highlight of many a child's autumn.

For parents, anticipation is replaced by anxiety. While kids are out trick-or-treating, parents may be home or at work hoping their kids are safe and sound. Because Halloween is so popular among kids, it's hard for parents to forbid trick-or-treating. But parents should instruct kids on the following tips to ensure this Halloween is as safe as it is fun.

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