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Halloween
Halloween
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Halloween is celebrated on October 31st. See images from this colorful and creepy holiday.

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All About the Pumpkin
All About the Pumpkin
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the pumpkin, but were afraid to ask.

Video Clip (1:28)
Haunted History of Halloween
Haunted History of Halloween
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Halloween was originally called Samhain and marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers.

Video Clip (2:46)
Halloween's Origins
Halloween's Origins
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Timothy Dickinson gives his take on one of our most popular holidays.

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Pumpkin Carving: Alan Shepard on the Moon
Pumpkin Carving: Alan Shepard on the Moon
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Pumpkin carver Steve Clarke carves Alan Shepard's moon landing into a pumpkin.

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Pumpkin Carving: Ben Franklin
Pumpkin Carving: Ben Franklin
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Pumpkin carver Steve Clarke takes us through some of his more intricate carvings.

Video Clip (1:55)
Pumpkin Carving: George Washington
Pumpkin Carving: George Washington
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Pumpkin carver Steve Clarke carves the bust of George Washington into a Pumpkin.

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Pumpkin Carving: Mount Rushmore
Pumpkin Carving: Mount Rushmore
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Pumpkin carver Steve Clarke shows us how to carve Mount Rushmore.

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Candy Corn
Candy Corn
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Modern Marvels gets a firsthand look at how Halloween's iconic candy corn is made.

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Halloween Goes Commercial
Halloween Goes Commercial
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Halloween's commercialization in the United States began in the early 20th century.

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Makeup
Makeup
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Modern Marvels goes behind the scenes of creating a scary Halloween look.

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History of Witches
History of Witches
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Witches were perceived as evil beings by early Christians in Europe, inspiring the iconic Halloween figure.

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Halloween By the Numbers
Halloween By the Numbers

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Pumpkin Carving Patterns
Pumpkin Carving Patterns

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Hidden Spirits: Paranormal Investigation Halloween Game
Hidden Spirits: Paranormal Investigation Halloween Game

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