Halloween Fun Facts

1. The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.
2. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
3. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
4. Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum.
5. The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl's call meant someone was about to die.
6. According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths.
7. The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with a 836 lb. pumpkin.
8. Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world’s fastest pumpkin carving time: 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous record of 54.72 seconds. The rules of the competition state that the pumpkin must weigh less than 24 pounds and be carved in a traditional way, which requires at least eyes, nose, ears, and a mouth.
9. Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.

Suites-n-Treats

Brauer will be participating in the second annual Suites-n-Treats event at the Nashville Sounds Stadium on October 26th. Last year 30 non-profit organizations that work with underprivileged children and children with special healthcare needs were invited to come trick or treat at the stadium. It was a huge success and there were over 400 participants last year. This year, with the help of media coverage, they are hoping for even more! 

 

 

 

 

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