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          Oct. 31, the eve of All Saints' Day, observed with traditional games and customs. The word comes from medieval England's All Hallows' eve (Old Eng. hallow= "saint "). However, many of these customs predate Christianity, going back instead to Celtic practices associated with Nov. 1 -the beginning of winter and the Celtic new year. Witches and other evil spirits were believed to roam the earth on this evening, playing tricks on human beings to mark the season of diminishing sunlight. Bonfires were lit, offerings were made of dainty foods and sweets, and people would disguise themselves as one of the roaming spirits, to avoid demonic persecution. Survivals of these early practices can be found in countries of Celtic influence today, such as the United States where children go from door to door in scary costumes demanding "trick or treat".

          The Columbia Encyclopedia, Fifth Edition Copyright ©1993, Columbia University Press. Licensed from Inso Corporation. All rights reserved.

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          I have adopted this ferocious dragon for the holiday........his name is Capt. Torch...if his sword don't get you, his breathe will!!!
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          Thank you Tigressjungle for this wonderful gift

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          I have searched the net and have found some links that I think you will enjoy and help you to celebrate this holiday.  Hope you like my choices.

          Virtual HAUNTED HOUSES

          Halloween Haunted House

          Haunted Homepage

          Indian Knoll's Ghastly Ghouls Ghost House
           
           

          HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

          Halloween Costume Center

          Halloween Costume Construction
           
           

          HALLOWEEN RECIPES

          Healthy Halloween Harvest Recipes

          Jody's Haunted Halloween Recipes

          Mary's Halloween Food

          SOAR: Halloween Recipes
           
           

          HALLOWEEN VIRTUAL CARDS

          Animated E-Cards Halloween Greetings

          Black Widow's Halloween Greetings

          Blue Mountain Arts' Halloween Cards

          Boo-Grams

          Halloween Post A Card

          Happy Halloween

          Postcard Place Halloween Postcards

          Web Directory: 4Free Greeting Cards
           
           

          MISCELLANEOUS LINKS

          Halloween Magazine

          Halloween

          Billy Bear's Halloween - (a must see)

          Halloween Party Tips

          Halloween Sites for Kids

           Haunted Halloween

            Tigressjungle Halloween Page and Globes

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