Autumn has arrived and the days are getting darker and colder. We're well into October - known as the start of spooky season - and for many the highlight of the month is celebrating Halloween.
After trick or treating was banned in Greater Manchester last year, many families will be looking forward to a normal Halloween in 2021.
So while you're carving your pumpkins and getting into the spirit, we've answered all you need to know about Halloween, including when it is, why we celebrate and if trick or treating is banned this year or not.
Halloween is celebrated on 31 October every year. This year it falls on a Sunday, giving families the weekend to stock up on sweet treats and perfect their creepy costumes.
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