halloween
Get into the Halloween spirit; all about trick or treating, spooky costumes, Halloween decorations and haunted houses for October 31st and all year round.
6 Things You Should Never Do on Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner. People are buying their candy, costumes and party essentials; kids are getting excited to get their hands on free goodies. With that being said, Halloween can also be a fairly dangerous night that can easily put anyone off trick-or-treating, so here is a list of things you probably shouldn't do on Halloween.
By Leanne Smith6 years ago in Horror
10 Terrifying Indie Films to Binge Watch This Halloween
'Creep' (2014) Looking for a found-footage psychological thriller that will have your skin crawling? Then look no further. Starring Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass (who also direct and produce the film), the film tells the story of a videographer who responds to an ad and then later realises his client isn't who he seems. This spine-chilling indie will have you double-checking you've locked all your doors and windows at night.
By Dee Simone6 years ago in Horror
Ramblings About the Holiday Season
I think I will start writing about the holiday season, see it is been a while since I have written so I am a little rusty. I mean, look at that first sentence, how sloppy is that? Several months ago I could have written that a lot better, but the only way to regain my “writers flow” is to jump right back into the swing of things and to start from the beginning.
By Sarah Jones6 years ago in Horror
Halloween Shopping
I love Halloween! For me it’s more than just once a year. I LIVE for Halloween. However, being in the UK, us Halloween enthusiasts can find it pretty difficult to find good quality & decently priced items especially as we like to keep them out all year round!
By Abby Grace6 years ago in Horror
Halloween Villains Explained Part 1
"Ave Satanas." Anyone keeping up with the newest season of American Horror Story will be very familiar with this phrase. Uttered by Damien, I mean Michael, at the conclusion of a steamy ritualistic scene in the third episode, the audience finally hears someone hailing the dark lord for the first time in the show’s run (minus the bogus line dropped in the trailers leading up to the season’s premier).
By M. Tomasch6 years ago in Horror
Truth About Halloween and Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Celebrate It
It goes without saying that there's a very heavy stigma attached to Halloween. With the holiday closing in, I feel it's important to share what I know with you: The truth. Although Halloween had Pagan roots, it shouldn't intimidate anyone from going out on this particular night. And regardless of your beliefs, I hope to shine some light on this particular day.
By Israel Petty6 years ago in Horror
How to Halloween
If you relate to most people, or at least most Americans, then you probably love Halloween. Whether you love the cheap, delicious candy on November 1 that it brings, or love the parties and dressing up, Halloween brings us together. This is a guide from how you should decorate for Halloween to safely Trick or Treating with your kids.
By Lyvia Jack6 years ago in Horror
Top 5 Halloween Movies for Kids
Halloween is just a few weeks away. Time to pick out costumes, carve up pumpkins, and watch tons of scary movies. Personally, I’m a huge fan of classic movie monsters and slasher flicks. Every once in a while though, I get nostalgic. These are the movies I loved to watch around Halloween when I was little. They’re great for kids, and for those of us who occasionally like to revisit our childhood.
By Erin O'Neil6 years ago in Horror
Halloween/Samhain
Halloween is here, my dear, and as it approaches so does the festival of Samhain, which is a tradition among Wiccans, Pagans, and people of the Emerald Isles! The tradition of Samhain dates back to the 10th century. It runs from October 31 to Nov 1, and it marks the end of the harvest season. In some traditions of Irish mythology, it is the first of four seasonal festivals. Some of these tales say it was marked by great gatherings where meetings were held, drinks were plentiful, and feasts were abundant! Samhain is also believed to be a time when the doorways to the other world are open and the souls of the dead. Come into our world and while Bealtaine is the summer festival for the living, Samhain is the festival for the dead! Some tales suggest that offerings or sacrifices were made to the Fomorians such as people giving two-thirds of their children, or milk and corn. In Irish mythology, the Fomorians represent the harmful, destructive power of mother nature and to a farmer, a successful harvest requires mother nature to be calm and tranquil. Now according to the annals of the four masters, the God or Idol named Crom Cruach represents Samhain, and mythology states that the first-born child would be sacrificed at the stone idol. King Tigernmas and three-fourths of his people even died on one Samhain but not all parts of this mythology are bad. The events of the invasion of Ulster that make up the main action on Tain Bo Cuailnge began on Samhain, since cattle-raiding usually takes place in the summer. This surprised the Ulstermen! Then you have the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh which also began on Samhain where the Morrigan and the Dagda meet and have sex before the battle against the Fomorians. This act brought about the victory for the Dagda's people. In historic customs Samhain as stated above was one of the four festivals and is mentioned in several medieval texts such as The Togail Bruidne Da Derga. Traditionally Samhain is a time to take stock before the coming of winter making sure you have a count of your herd and crops. It is also a time to choose which animals, should be led to slaughter for the winter and this custom is still observed by farmers today because it is when meat will keep. It is, believed that some of these rituals associated with slaughter! may have been transferred to another winter holiday such as the Hebrides where a man dressed in a cowhide would circle the township. Some of these customs were meant to keep away bad luck but luck is what you make it, and while this time of year for many is about dressing up and going door to door for candy never forget, that all holidays have a beginning and while most believe that Samhain has roots in England it, in fact, has roots in other countries as well and while most people recognize Samhain as being evil, it is anything but. So remember all cultures have a way that they celebrate, whether it is based on the tradition or is merely a way to spend time with family and friends. So place your carved pumpkin on your doorstep to ward off evil spirits, get your costume, and grab your bag. Make sure you buddy up and have a good time, for October is upon us, the horror films have begun to play, but the tricks won't stay and as night begins to fall be ready, because Samhain stands tall.
By Mark lewis [bitwima]6 years ago in Horror