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".
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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!!!
Thank you Tigressjungle for this wonderful
gift
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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