Light Up Your Night: 10 Spooky-Fun Halloween Trivia Facts & a DIY Glow
Embrace the Eerie Season with a Handmade Mosaic Lamp Kit
Halloween is about so much more than costumes and endless candy—it’s a deep dive into ancient traditions, fascinating fun facts, and, most importantly, the creation of a captivating, glowing atmosphere. This year, ditch the generic store-bought décor. Why not craft your own light and create a beautiful, lasting memory?
Bring a whole new kind of magic into your home with a Halloween DIY Kit from Pedalisa Art. While you wait for your kit to arrive, here are 10 fun Halloween trivia facts that will surprise your friends—plus, tips on how to use your handmade mosaic lamp to make the season even brighter.
10 Halloween Trivia Facts to Share This Season
1. Halloween Began in Ireland
The roots of the holiday trace back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain in what is now Ireland. It marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the beginning of the dark, cold winter.
✨ Brighten the ancient vibes: Decorate your mosaic lamp with autumn colors—deep reds, browns, and golds—to honor the harvest season.
2. Jack-o’-Lanterns Were Once Turnips 🎃
Before pumpkins became America’s carving canvas, people in Ireland and Scotland used large turnips, potatoes, and beets to create scary faces. They did this to ward off the roaming evil spirits, like the mythical "Stingy Jack."
✨ A magical glow: Carve your pumpkin, then place your glowing DIY mosaic lamp beside it for a cozy, multi-textured, and magical glow on your porch or mantel.
3. Black & Orange Symbolism 🖤 🧡
The classic Halloween color palette is steeped in meaning. Orange represents the harvest, the richness of autumn, and warmth, while Black stands for the darkness of night, mystery, and the transition into winter.
✨ True Halloween style: For a perfectly themed lamp, use the colorful glass pieces in your kit to incorporate striking black and orange patterns for a true Halloween look.
4. Trick-or-Treat Has Medieval Roots 🍬
Modern trick-or-treating evolved from several traditions, including the medieval European practice of “souling.” Poor people would go door-to-door, offering prayers for the dead in exchange for small, round “soul cakes.”
✨ A glowing centerpiece: Set your candy table with your beautiful, glowing mosaic lamp as a stunning, one-of-a-kind centerpiece that will wow your trick-or-treaters (and their parents!).
5. Americans Love Candy 🍫
Halloween is a massive commercial holiday in the U.S. In recent years, Americans have spent over $3 billion on candy alone for the holiday!
✨ Invest in a lasting glow: Your handmade mosaic lamp is a memorable DIY home décor piece that will last for years, long outshining all the fleeting sweets.
6. Why Bats Became Spooky 🦇
In early celebrations, massive bonfires were lit to ward off evil spirits. These huge fires, however, would attract enormous numbers of insects—which, of course, brought the bats flying in for a feast.
✨ Shadows dance: Turn down your overhead lights, switch on your warm, handmade lamp, and enjoy the beautiful patterns as its soft glow makes the shadows in your room dance and swirl.
7. Owls as Witches in Disguise 🦉
In medieval Europe, the sight of an owl was sometimes seen as an ominous sign. They were believed to be witches in disguise because they are creatures of the night.
✨ Mystical mood lighting: Use your mosaic lamp’s soft, diffused light to create an instant mystical and eerie mood perfect for telling ghost stories or hosting a spooky movie night.
8. The #1 Halloween Costume 🧙♀️
Year after year, the most popular Halloween costume for both adults and children in the U.S. remains the classic witch. Witches are consistently the top-selling costume for a good reason—they’re timeless!
✨ Witchy décor: Complete your magical-themed décor with a lamp that sparkles and shines like it was conjured with a real spell.
9. Haunted Houses 👻
The tradition of modern haunted houses for entertainment truly became popular in America during the Great Depression, offering a fun, cheap way to entertain kids and keep them from playing pranks.
✨ Cozy yet eerie: Add a small, glowing mosaic lamp to a dark corner or bookshelf to cast a cozy yet delightfully eerie vibe into your own haunted halls.
10. Full Moons on Halloween 🌕
While it seems perfect for the spooky night, a full moon on Halloween is rare. We last saw one in 2020 (a "Blue Moon"!), and the next one won't be until 2039.
✨ Create your own "moonlight": Don't wait until 2039! You can bring the beautiful celestial glow home anytime. Check out Pedalisa’s Moon Lamp DIY Kit to create your own permanent moonlight.
Bring Halloween Magic Home & Discover More Ways to Glow
Halloween is fundamentally about light piercing the darkness, the mystery of shadows, and unleashing your inner creativity. This year, make your night unforgettable by proudly displaying a piece you created yourself.
A Pedalisa Art DIY Mosaic Lamp Kit is the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon or evening with family and friends. It's a fun, engaging, and relaxing project that results in a beautiful, high-quality, and completely unique piece of home décor.
👉 Ready to craft your own spooky-spectacular light?
Shop Pedalisa's Halloween DIY Kits Now!
Inside each kit, you’ll find everything you need to get started: a glass mosaic globe, colorful glass pieces (including our perfect black and orange colors!), fast-drying glue, all your tools, and an LED light.
Find Your Perfect Pedalisa Art Experience
Whether you love to DIY at home or prefer a fun, guided session, Pedalisa Art offers a perfect creative adventure for every kind of creator:
1. Join a Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Near You
Looking for a hands-on experience? Book a seat at one of our public workshops across the U.S. and be guided step-by-step through the ancient Turkish mosaic art form. It's a fun, cultural, and beginner-friendly activity!
Perfect For: Solo dates, friends' night out, and creative weekend plans.
What You Get: All materials, expert guidance, and a beautiful handmade lamp to take home that day.
Book Your Spot: Find a Turkish Lamp Workshop in Your City
2. Explore Our Full Collection of DIY Lamp Kits
If you prefer crafting in the comfort of your home, our complete collection of DIY kits offers a world of options beyond Halloween. Choose from various lamp styles and colors to match your year-round décor.
Perfect For: At-home crafting, thoughtful gifts, and trying different styles.
Kits Include: Classic Table Lamps, elegant Swan Lamps, Aladdin Lamps, Moon Lamps, and more—all shipping with everything you need.
Shop All Styles: Browse All Pedalisa Art Mosaic Lamp DIY Kits
3. Plan a Private Group Workshop & Special Event
Turn any occasion into a glittering, unforgettable event! We offer special packages for groups, where we can host you at a local venue or bring the full mosaic lamp workshop experience directly to your location.
Perfect For: Team-Building events, Birthday Parties, Bachelorette celebrations, family reunions, and other special occasions.
Experience: A unique, engaging, and creative group activity that builds teamwork and leaves every participant with a cherished, handmade souvenir.
Start Planning: Book Private Experiences & Group Turkish Mosaic Workshops
What magical glow will you create this Halloween?
