Halloween: 7 rumors to get in the spooky spirit

A chill in the air and leaves tumbling to the ground means Halloween must be approaching, bringing a holiday season full of spooky decorations, bone-chilling movies and more candy than is reasonable for any human to eat. With its strange rituals and a history that goes back centuries, Halloween can sometimes feel like a celebration of ancient traditions that the modern world doesn't fully understand. To shed light on some of the traditions we've come to love about Halloween — as well as address some of the pervasive rumors that return year after year — we've dug into the Snopes archives to highlight our coverage of some of the most beloved Halloween lore. Sources Emery, David. "From the Snopes Archives: Spooky Legends, Halloween Candy Rumors — and More." Snopes, 5 Oct. 2022, www.snopes.com/collections/snopes-halloween-collection/. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.Winter, Emery. "Unmasking the Truth Behind 9 Tales of Historical Horrors This Halloween." Snopes, 27 Oct. 2026, www.snopes.com/collections/historical-halloween-horrors/. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026. By Joey Esposito Joey Esposito has written for a variety of entertainment publications. He's into music, video games ... and birds. Article Tags