9 Spine-Chilling Halloween Myths and Legend

The mysterious hour between 3-4 a.m. is known as the Witching Hour

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Black cats are thought to be omens of bad luck, especially if they cross your path on Halloween night

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Carved pumpkins have a creepy backstory tied to "Stingy Jack," a soul trapped between heaven and hell

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Halloween was originally celebrated to ward off the dead believed to wander on this night

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Bats are often seen as symbols of the afterlife, believed to connect our world with the spirits beyond

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Many believe that werewolves are more likely to appear on Halloween under a full moon

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It's believed that seeing a ghost in a mirror on Halloween is a bad omen

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Many say vampires are most active on Halloween night

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Using a Ouija board on Halloween is said to increase the chances of connecting with a spirit

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