Halloween History, Facts, Origins, Myths and Traditions
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Why Halloween Terrifies Some Kids
By Jeanna Bryner published
For about 1 percent of kids, fear of costumed people is a genuine phobia.
Giant Pumpkin Breaks Record
By Andrea Thompson published
Weather affects pumpkin harvests, both the normal-sized and giant varieties.
Why Hollywood Serial Slashers Wear Masks
By Benjamin Radford published
It has to do with psychology and the fear of anonymous death.
Top 5 Halloween Myths Debunked
By Amelia Tomas published
In the darkness of the strange holiday of Halloween, five myths and urban legends can be debunked.
What Halloween is Really About
By Heather Whipps, Robin Lloyd published
All those Halloween ghosts and goblins apparently are scaring away the kids but not the consumers.
Devil's Night: The History of Pre-Halloween Pranks
By Heather Whipps published
The night of Oct. 30 is called Devil's Night in Detroit and Miggy Night in parts of England. Elsewhere it's Mischief Night.
Spooked? Kids Must Face Fears
By Jeanna Bryner published
Kids should face their fears, study finds.
Halloween Candy Trick: Gorge, Don't Nibble
By Christopher Wanjek published
Primal chocolate gorging is the lesser of two evils for their teeth.
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