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World gearing up for Halloween
With a rich and deep history, the observance of Halloween dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, and has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts, devils and hobgoblins. People around the world put on their scariest costumes to celebrate the spookiest day of the year.
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