Superstition, celebration, and unusual wardrobes: Halloween has been named the second most popular U.S. holiday, runner up only to Christmas. This ancient holiday, first celebrated by the Celtics in elaborate festivals, has brought a very exciting night that all ages eagerly anticipate. Little kids go trick or treating, teens run around town, parents create elaborate costumes, and the elderly hand out heaps of candy. This upcoming holiday is bound to be a lively night. Here are some Halloween fun facts that will get you ready just in time for October 31.

• Harry Houdini, one of the most mysterious magicians to ever live, peculiarly died on Halloween night in 1926.
• Halloween is believed to have had its first festivals around 4000 B.C.E. This means that the holiday has been celebrated for over 6,000 years.
• In the U.S., around two billion dollars are spent each year on Halloween candy.
• Jack-O-Lanterns originated in Ireland from hallowed-out turnips with candles placed in the middle.
• 93% of children in America go trick-or-treating each year.
• Seattle, Washington, is said to be the best trick-or-treating destination.