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Get ready to have a safe and fun Halloween this October 1 as we celebrate Halloween Safety Month! This month-long holiday was created to raise awareness about the importance of staying safe while trick-or-treating, attending parties, and participating in other Halloween festivities. Did you know that Halloween is believed to have originated from ancient Celtic festivals? Today, it's a popular holiday celebrated all over the world with costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of candy. So let's make sure we stay safe and enjoy all the spooky fun this month has to offer!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Home-Baked Treats Tradition</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the early 20th century, Halloween treats were most often home-baked and given out to neighborhood children when trick-or-treating.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Safety Concerns Arise</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the mid-20th century, concerns about tampered Halloween candy started arising, leading to more warnings and safety precautions for trick-or-treaters.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Prepackaged Candy</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prepackaged candy became the standard treat for Halloween, partly in response to safety concerns about homemade treats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Halloween Safety Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>Schools and community groups began teaching Halloween safety practices, focusing on safe trick-or-treating and costume safety.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Organized Trick-or-Treating Events</div><div class='timeline-text'>Organized community events for Halloween, providing a safer environment for trick-or-treating, became more prevalent.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Halloween Safety Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>Halloween Safety Month was established to encourage discussions about Halloween safety and raise awareness around the topic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a safety plan for Halloween night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sit down with your family and come up with a safety plan for trick-or-treating. This could include setting boundaries for where kids can go, establishing a curfew, and reviewing safety rules like staying in a group and not eating any unwrapped candy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a Halloween safety workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many communities offer workshops or classes on Halloween safety. Check with your local police department or community center to see if there are any upcoming events that you can attend with your family to learn more about staying safe on Halloween.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Halloween safety party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and neighbors and host a Halloween safety party! This can be a fun way to spread awareness about the importance of staying safe on Halloween while also enjoying some festive treats and decorations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create and distribute safety kits</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together small safety kits with items like flashlights, glow sticks, and reflective tape and hand them out to trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood. This can help increase visibility and keep kids safe while they are out collecting candy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others on Halloween safety</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use social media or organize a presentation at your child's school to educate others on Halloween safety tips. Share important information such as using reflective costumes or carrying a cell phone while trick-or-treating.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes safety for children and families</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>During Halloween, children are often out and about trick-or-treating or attending parties. By promoting Halloween Safety Month, we encourage parents and guardians to take extra precautions in keeping their children safe during this holiday season.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness about potential hazards</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Halloween Safety Month also serves as a reminder of the potential hazards that may come with the holiday, such as wearing ill-fitting costumes or walking in poorly lit areas. By educating the public on these risks, we can all work towards preventing accidents and injuries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages neighborhoods to come together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Halloween Safety Month promotes awareness not just for individual families, but also for communities as a whole. By coming together and discussing safety measures, neighborhoods can ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience for everyone.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pedestrian Fatalities are Higher on Halloween</h3><p class='facts-content'>On average, twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking on Halloween compared to other days of the year, highlighting the importance of safety measures.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most Accidents Occur During Peak Trick-or-Treating Hours</h3><p class='facts-content'>A large percentage of accidents occur between 6:00pm-7:00pm, the prime time for trick-or-treating, signifying the need for increased vigilance during these hours.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Eggs are More Dangerous than You Think</h3><p class='facts-content'>Did you know that eggs thrown at cars can impair a driver's vision and potentially lead to accidents? Safeguard your surroundings by discouraging such Halloween mischief.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pumpkin Carving Injuries are Common</h3><p class='facts-content'>While carving pumpkins is a popular Halloween tradition, it can result in serious hand and finger injuries. Therefore, adult supervision and the use of safety tools are advised during pumpkin carving activities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Costume-Related Eyewear Injuries are a Key Concern</h3><p class='facts-content'>From temporary blindness caused by colored contact lenses to eye injuries from costume accessories, eye safety is a critical aspect of Halloween that often goes unnoticed.</p></div></div>
Halloween Safety Month is celebrated on October 1 every year. In 2024 Halloween Safety Month will occur on a Tuesday.
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