8 facts about Halloween that you might not know

Today, many countries celebrate the scariest and most mysterious holiday of the year - Halloween. 

Especially for #ninjafam, we have collected 8 facts about this day that you might not know. Why are the main colors of the holiday black and orange, what does the pumpkin lantern symbolize, and how often does the full moon actually appear in the sky?

The answers to these questions can be found below. And don't forget to order rolls from the Ninja menu: we know you love them!

1. Black and orange are the main colors of Halloween

According to Celtic traditions, black symbolizes the “death” of summer, and orange symbolizes the life of the autumn harvest.

2. Children asked for sweets in the Middle Ages

Once a year, they went from house to house and sang songs, recited poetry, and performed other “tricks” for treats.

3. Full moon on Halloween

Despite the fact that in pop culture there is always a full moon on Halloween, it actually appears about once every 19 years.

4. Black cats are companions of witches

In the Middle Ages, it was believed that black cats were associated with fairies and everything supernatural. People believed that witches turned into them.

5. The secret of pumpkin lanterns

According to the legend, the Irishman “Stingy Jack” deceived the devil three times, which is why he could not get to either hell or heaven. So he began to wander the earth with a lantern.

6. The Hocus Pocus movie could have been different

Initially, Disney planned to make it darker, and they wanted to give the role to Leonardo DiCaprio.

7. The most Halloween song

Bobby Pickett's song Monster Mash broke into the charts in 1962 and repeated its success in 2021. According to rough estimates, it brings in about $1 million a year.

8. The day when you can see ghosts

It was believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead are blurred. To protect yourself, you need to wear a costume and a mask.