Only in America: The war on Halloween

Local elementary schools "cancel" Halloween for religious reasons — and more in our collection of strange revelations about the nation

The war on Halloween
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Two Connecticut elementary schools "canceled" Halloween this year, Fox News Insider reports, refusing to let students wear costumes to school because not everyone celebrates the holiday. "I think it's stupid," said one mother. "If some people don't want to participate, then don't participate." School officials said their decision led to death threats.

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