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　　when we think of halloween, we think of trick or treat, pumpkins, jack o lanterns, vampires and haunted houses.
　　but do you know the origin of halloween? why does it fall on 31 october? what kind of festival is it? why is it so creepy?
　　halloween dates back to a celtic festival called samhain. november 1 is the new year of the celts, who lived in europe more than a thousand years ago. this is the day which marked the end of summer and harvest.
　　the celts believed that on the nig house to house calling trick or treat, playing mischievous tricks and getting sweets.
　　americans spend more money on halloween than christmas! in xx, more than hk$45 billion was spent on halloween. and hk$15 billion of that was spent on candy alone!!!
　　kids in britain also dress up at halloween. they visit houses, sing songs or tell a joke to get sweets. many go to halloween parties and play games like ducking for apples. you must pick up an apple in water but you can only use your mouth. try it!