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*** History Of Halloween
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To understand the history of Halloween we must look at Halloween's
origins which date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain
(pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area
that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated
their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and
the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter.
Celts believed that on the night before the new
year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became
blurred. On the night of October 31, they celebrated Samhain, when it
was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth.
People would walk
from village to village begging for "soul cakes," made out of
square pieces of bread with currants. The more soul cakes the beggars
would receive, the more prayers they would promise to say on behalf of the
dead relatives of the donors. At the time, it was believed that the dead
remained in limbo for a time after death, and that prayer, even by
strangers, could expedite a soul's passage to heaven. |
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*** Planning a Halloween Party
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When planning a Halloween party, remember that a party theme always
contribute greatly to the fun. Convenience and age group are very
important while choosing the venue, date and time. While preparing a list
of guests, keep in mind the number of people you can easily accommodate
and know the actual number of people turning up. Mail or deliver
invitations at least two weeks before the party. Invitations should also
clearly state instructions about themes, costumes and when the party ends.
A Halloween party just cannot be
complete without the right decoration. Try using colored lights and creepy
black bouquets. Some spooky music and sound effects can also be really
helpful. You can make your own costumes, buy or hire some of the more
expensive ones but it’s always good to go for the cheaper or self-made
ones if you’re planning the party on a tight budget.
Halloween party games can be real fun
if you make sure you choose the ones that are the scariest but fun at the
same time. While playing these games, try to make the best use of your
colored light effects, scary stories and props.
However, remember that it’s your duty as a host to keep these
games safe and age-appropriate.
Keep the menu simple for your
Halloween party. Select only a few tried-and-true recipes. However, to go
with the mood of the day, try dressing up your food to look like ghoulish
things such as eyeballs, body parts, punch that looks like blood etc. Also
keep in mind to have plenty of candy in hand for the kids. |
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