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Why are orange and black the official colors of Halloween?

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Sarah Wright Posted

Why are orange and black the official colors of Halloween?

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Amy Turman Posted

Orange symbolizes fall and black symbolizes death, dying, and the afterlife. Since Halloween falls on October 31 (nearing the end of fall) and represents the superstitious belief of the return of the dead, orange and black are the perfect combination for Halloween!