Holloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced sah-win). The festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. Samhain was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc such as sickness or damaged crops. The festival would frequently involve bonfires. It is believed that the fires attracted insects to the area which attracted bats to the area. These are additional attributes of the history of Halloween. Masks and costumes were worn in an attempt to mimic the evil spirits or appease them. A PIG IS A PIG WITH OR WITHOUT LIPSTICK!!
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 02:48:51 +0000
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