October 30th: Holidays

Halloween

Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31, the eve of All Saints' Day. It is a day when people dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating, and when children carve pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns.

Halloween is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1. The Celts believed that on this day, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth.

National Cat Day

National Cat Day is a holiday celebrated on October 29th to raise awareness of the importance of cats and to promote their well-being.

Cats have been revered for centuries for their companionship, hunting skills, and ability to keep rodents away. Today, there are an estimated 90 million cats in the United States, and they are one of the most popular pets in the world.

National Frankenstein Day

National Frankenstein Day is a holiday celebrated on October 30th to commemorate the publication of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus on October 30, 1818.

Frankenstein is a story about a scientist who creates a monster from body parts of the dead. The monster is rejected by society and vows revenge on his creator.

National Caramel Apple Day

National Caramel Apple Day is a holiday celebrated on October 31st to celebrate the deliciousness of caramel apples.

Caramel apples are a popular Halloween treat, but they can be enjoyed all year round. They are made by dipping apples in caramel sauce and then rolling them in nuts or sprinkles.