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Did you know, according to Historian Nicholas Rogers, the history of Halloween originated in the Roman feast of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and seeds, or in the festival of the dead called Parentalia where it is more typically linked to the Celtic festival of “Samhain”.
Anyone of you going to a Halloween Party this weekend? What is your costume? Will you share past and present costume pics with us?
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"According to the ancient beliefs of the Celts, the border between this world and the Otherworld became thin on Samhain, allowing spirits (both harmless and harmful) to pass through. The family’s ancestors were honoured and invited home while harmful spirits were warded off. It is believed that the need to ward off harmful spirits led to the wearing of costumes and masks during Halloween celebrations. Their purpose was to disguise oneself as a harmful spirit and thus avoid harm.
The word Halloween came from a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows-Even (“evening”), that is, the night before All Hallows Day. All Hallows Day is the All Saints Day celebrated on 1 November in Western Christianity. Halloween is represented by a lot of images, all of which are derived in nationalcustoms, the works of the Gothic, and in horror films such as Dracula and Frankenstein."
Nomadicus I didn't know u were into Chocolate, u know what that means don't u? U r superior in every way!!! Do they have a Sees candy in your neck of the woods? They have some rum-raisin chocolates that r truly a treat. I know u can order online from them too. U got try em if u haven't.
yeah Tony men caused menOpause they should get a dose of it
I second that!
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Do they have a Sees candy in your neck of the woods? They have some rum-raisin chocolates that r truly a treat. I know u can order online from them too. U got try em if u haven't.
