Halloween is here, and we couldn’t be more excited for all the spooky fun, tasty treats, and creative costumes! Whether you’re trick-or-treating with the kids, carving pumpkins, or settling in for a scary movie marathon, we’ve got some fun Halloween facts and tips to make your holiday even better.

🎃 Spooky Fun Facts You Might Not Know:

• The Original Jack-o’-Lanterns Were Made from Turnips!
  Before pumpkins took over the tradition, people in Ireland and Scotland carved faces into turnips to ward off evil spirits. It wasn’t until the tradition came to America that pumpkins, which were more plentiful, became the go-to carving choice!
• Candy Corn Was Originally Called "Chicken Feed"
  Yep, that’s right! When candy corn was first made in the 1880s, it was marketed as “Chicken Feed” due to its farm-friendly shape. While not everyone loves it today, it’s still one of the top-selling Halloween candies in the U.S.
• Halloween is the Second-Biggest Commercial Holiday
  Christmas might take the top spot, but Halloween is right behind it! Americans spend around $9 billion each year on costumes, candy, and decorations. That’s a lot of spooky spending!
• The World's Largest Pumpkin
  The heaviest pumpkin on record weighed a jaw-dropping 2,624 pounds! That’s one pumpkin we wouldn’t want to carve (or try to move).

🧙‍♀️ Halloween Safety Tips for a Spooktacular Night:

Halloween is all about having fun, but safety should still be a priority. Here are a few simple tips to make sure your night goes off without a hitch:

• Light Up Your Night: Make sure your walkways are well-lit for trick-or-treaters, and add glow sticks or reflective tape to costumes to keep everyone visible in the dark.
• Pet Safety: With the doorbell ringing all night, your pets might get a little anxious. Keep them in a quiet space, away from the front door, to avoid stress (and keep them from sneaking out).
• Costume Check: Ensure that costumes aren’t too long to avoid tripping, and masks don’t obstruct vision—especially when crossing the street for some sweet treats!

👻 A Spooky Good Time!

Whether you’re dressing up as a witch, superhero, or ghost, we hope you have a fantastic Halloween filled with laughter, fun, and of course, candy! Halloween is a great time to make memories with family and friends, so get out there and enjoy it!

🎉 Why Choose Thiel & Associates Insurance?

At Thiel & Associates Insurance, we’re committed to providing you with personalized service and expert advice to protect what matters most to you. From home to auto to health coverage, our team is here to make sure you have the right protection—so you can focus on enjoying life’s moments, big and small. With us, you’ll get local, trusted expertise and peace of mind year-round.

Have a Fang-tastic Halloween! 🎃

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