October 20th, 2012
Hallowe'en baking!
Delicious holiday baking with a scary twist!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Day 204 - Sugar Skulls
October 20th, 2012
Sugar Skulls
Or Calavera, which is Spanish for "skull", a symbol of the Mexican Day of the Dead. They are gifts for the dead as well as the living. They are often placed on alters as offering. They are suppose to be joyful, vibrant in colour, part of the celebration of life and remembrance of those who have died.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Day 203 - Hallowe'en Candy I love!
October 19th, 2012
I'm Just Talking About Candy
Here is a salute to the Hallowe'en candy I love! First up...Candy Corn & Candy Pumpkins.
Mini Candy Bars
Caramels
Gummy anything
Jelly Beans
& remember, no body like loose peanuts.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Day 202 - Hallowe'en Music
October 18th, 2012
Hallowe'en Music you should listen to every year!
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Nightmare on my street - Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff
This is Hallowe'en - Monsters of Hallowe'en Town
Remains of the day - Bonejangles
GhostBusters - Ray Parker Jr.
Monster Mash - Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers
Time Warp - Rocky Horror Picture Show
I put a spell on you - Screamin Jay Hawkins
Highway to Hell - AC/DCRunnin' with the Devil - Van Halen - Ready to Rumble version
Devil went down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Day 200 - The History of All Hallow's Eve
October 16th, 2012
The History of Hallowe'en
In early Celtic or Gaelic culture, October 31 was the celebration at the end of harvest.Historically this was called Samhaim (sah-win). October 31 was a very firm date because it was considered the one day of the year when the the worlds of the living and the dead collided. The Celts feared that mischievous spirits could bring sickness or destroy crops unless the food was already harvested. At this festival the Celtic elders would inventory the harvest to ensure their people could survive the winter. Fire was used, torches and bonfires, to ward off these spirits. Robes and disguises were used to blend in with the spirits, to placate them and avoid misfortune.
All Hallow's Eve, early Christians named November 1st All Saints Day. Or Hallowmas, All Hallows or Hallowtide. Thus the eve of All Hallows. It was a day to celebrate dead saints and holy people. A day to pray for those making the journey to Heaven. it was also a day of feasting. A day of Treating. Masks were also worn by the Christians to avoid recognition because they also believed All Hallow's Eve was the last chance for the dead to settle Earthly quarrels.
All this contributed to the Hallowe'en we have today. The treats, the costumes, the trick, and all that goes with it.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Day 199 - Decorations
October 15th, 2012
Decorations and Notions
Every year I look for new additions to my collection of creepy decor. Here are a few of my favourite finds.
Flamingos of the dead
Deady Bears
Hallowe'en Trees
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