Halloween is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would have bonfires and wear costumes to scare off roaming ghosts. Then it turned into honoring saints and martyrs, called All Saints Day. As time went on it turned into the day we know when kids, even some adults, dress up and go around trick or treating. There are many many customs around the world that are different than the United States.

I love our Halloween traditions. I don't really know about a lot of the other ways around the world, but ours is very family oriented and very fun to look forward to. It's a time when you can be anyone you want to be and get free candy for it. Free candy is probably the reason most people celebrate it, and I'm sure gyms all over the country are so busy the day after. Dentist offices dread this holiday I'm sure more than anyone. There's something about going out and getting scared that makes people so excited. The haunted houses, movies, and costumes make for a time of adrenaline rushes and screaming more than you will all year.