Weeks before Oct. 31, kids start envisioning bags of treats and planning their Halloween costumes. Go trick-or-treating through these fun facts, safety tips and puzzles, and have a happy Halloween!
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Don’t get caught in this web of words!
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Test your glowing pumpkin, creepy costume & sweet treat trivia knowledge
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| Almost half of Americans will decorate their homes for Halloween. | In 2013, the top children’s costume was a princess, | and the top pet costume was a pumpkin. |
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| The average calorie count in each child’s bag of sweets adds up to about 11,000 calories. | The majority of Americans say chocolate is their favorite Halloween treat. | 81 percent of parents admit to digging into their kid’s sugary loot. |
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| . | 75 percent of Americans hand out candy. | . |
Make sure to eat before you trick-or-treat! Kids are less tempted to dive into their goodies if they’ve already eaten dinner.
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Don’t get caught in this web of words!
Take a stab at this spooky scramble, and check your answers below.
| 1. nadclruo | 5. bglnoi | 9. maiprev |
| 2. rkobcsmtoi | 6. mpnupik | 10. piserd ebw |
| 3. chosu poscu | 7. teboorc | 11. ksoetnle |
| 4. kabcl tca | 8. udhntae eohsu | 12. rwoefelw |
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Web of words scramble answers
| 1. Cauldron | 5. Goblin | 9. Vampire |
| 2. Broomstick | 6. Pumpkin | 10. Spider web |
| 3. Hocus pocus | 7. October | 11. Skeleton |
| 4. Black cat | 8. Haunted house | 12. Werewolf |
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Don’t let Fido get into the candy! Chocolate isn’t the only thing that can hurt your pet in that bag of treats. If swallowed, wrappers and lollipop sticks can cause internal injuries or worse. Make sure kids sort through their candy away from your pets.
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Test your glowing pumpkin, creepy costume & sweet treat trivia knowledge
Do you have samhainophobia? Yes, that’s a real word — it’s the fear of Halloween. If you do, we hope this Halloween trivia doesn’t spook you! Take the quiz, and don’t be scared to check your answers below.
| 1. Halloween is a more than 2,000 year old tradition in some places, although it didn’t begin in the U.S. until the 1800s. Where did Halloween originate? | A. Australia B. Europe C. South America D. Asia |
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| 2. Today jack-o’-lanterns made from pumpkins symbolize all that is spooky and fun about Halloween. But before pumpkins carved their way into the candlelight, which vegetable originally petrified the night? | A. Onions B. Bell peppers C. Beets D. Squash |
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| 3. Kids of all ages look forward to Halloween festivities and get wrapped up in the exciting — yet frightening — mystery of the day. In 2013, what was the No. 1 selling adult Halloween costume in the U.S.? | A. Vampire B. Zombie C. Pirate D. Witch |
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4. Americans have a startling obsession with chocolate, and 4 percent of the nation’s candy consumption happens on Halloween. Which of the following chocolate treats crept its way in to the No. 1 selling chocolate candy spot last year? |
A. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups B. M&M’s C. Snickers D. Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar |
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Glowing pumpkin, creepy costume and sweet treat trivia answers
1. B – Halloween originated from a Celtic festival in the United Kingdom, Ireland and northwest France.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/
2. C – Beets were used as Halloween lanterns by the Irish and Scottish before pumpkins became Halloween’s official vegetable.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/
3. D – In 2013, witch was the top-selling Halloween costume for adults in the U.S.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/
4. A – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were the best selling chocolate candy last year, with M&M’s close behind.
Source: http://www.usatoday.com/
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| Keep candles and jack-o’-lanterns away from doorsteps and walkways to protect trick-or-treaters visiting your home. | Make sure toy swords, knives and other accessories are soft, flexible and short. | Test for irritation or allergic reactions from make-up by first applying it to a small area of skin. |
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| Bring a flashlight, and use reflective tape on costumes and bags. | Before you leave home, make sure masks, costumes and shoes fit well and will stay on. | Stay together and, if possible, go with a larger group. |
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| . | Inspect candy wrappers for tampering before eating. | . |
