In Other Worlds
"Knock-a-dolly" is a Halloween trick played in Ireland, where the holiday originated, in which children knock on the doors of their neighbors, but run away before the door is opened.
Quotable
by Voltaire, French writer and philosopher (1694-1778)
"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."
Spooky Spending
Americans spend an estimated $6.9 billion annually on Halloween, making it the country's second-largest commerical holiday.
States Stats
Oregon has more ghost towns than any other U.S. state.
On Record
The largest pumpkin ever grown was 1,689 pounds. It was grown by Joe Jutras of North Scituate, R.I.
Back Then
Early Halloween celebrations in America included public events held to celebrate the harvast, where neighbors would share stories of the dead, tell each other's fortunes, dance and sing.
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