Halloween is a time to celebrate but remember to stay safe

Halloween brings out the kid in just about all of us. Children across Canada, and many millions more throughout the world, wait eagerly for the night of Oct. 31 for the chance to show off their costumes and trick-or-treat.

The tradition originated thousands of years ago when people would wear costumes and light bonfires to ward off ghosts, marking the end of summer and the approach of cold winter months. Today it is time for fun and frivolity. However, Halloween can also be a dangerous time for children and adults alike. In fact, young children are more likely to be struck and killed by a car on Oct. 31 than in any other night of the year, according to one study. To read more, click here.

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