10 Unearthly Facts About Halloween

Whatever you do, don't wear your trousers inside out and walk backwards.

by Laura Holmes

Halloween is celebrated by both children and adults and is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas (obviously). Where it was once probably considered to be somewhat niche, it's now reached peak saturation. It's that time of the year when it's acceptable to let your kids dress up as zombies, knock on stranger's doors and eat way too many sweets. But it hasn't always been this way. Trick or treating, or souling as it was previously called, involved going door to door dancing in exchange for food and drink, which sounds much more like hard work. Or more entertaining if you're the one on the other side of the door. If the household provided such food and drink they could expect good fortune, if not, they'd face some sort of trick. So next time you're sitting perfectly still in the dark pretending you're not in the house, remember, sweeties equals good fortune. With only a few days left to go until Halloween, here are 10 facts that will either give you the chills or the giggles.

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Laura began her career at WhatCulture over a decade ago as an Executive Assistant, where she played a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Drawing on her previous experience as a Secretary at a solicitors’ practice, she brought strong organisational, administrative, and time management skills to the team. While she still continues to oversee a number of bookkeeping responsibilities, she now serves as Channel Manager for the WhatCulture Horror YouTube channel. Whether it’s uncovering overlooked horror movie classics or highlighting the latest must-watch releases, she’s got you covered if you’re looking for a spooky time!