UM-Bot Posted October 31, 2003 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2003 It's that time of the year again, the time for Trick or Treating, pumpkins, scary costumes and enough candy to last well into next year. But where did Halloween originate - and what exactly is 'Halloween' ? Our modern celebration of Halloween actually comes from the ancient Celtic festival 'Samhain', meaning 'Summer's End'. The Irish English dictionary defines 'Samhain' as "Samhain, All Hallowtide, the feast of the dead in Pagan and Christian times, signalizing the close of harvest and the initiation of the winter season, lasting till May." The end of summer was of particular significance to the Celts, since they were a pastoral people, and at that time their lives changed dramatically due to the onset of winter. Folk tradition tells of many different practices associated with Samhain, in particular divinations associated with marriage, involving the ducking for apples to decide who would be first to marry in the coming year. The practice of 'Trick or Treating' originally involved people immitating 'fairies' by going from house to house begging for treats. Practial jokes would be played on the owner of the house should the provision of treats be denied. To this day many of the original practices are still performed in one form or another, and many who follow the pagan religion still treat Halloween as a religious festival - a day on which to remember dead friends and family. So when the kids come knocking at your door tonight trick or treating - think back to the origins of Halloween, and consider how you may have been spending October 31st had you been among those celebrating Samhain in the distant past. Happy Halloween ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel Posted October 31, 2003 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Happy Halloween to everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic charm Posted October 31, 2003 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2003 happy halloween to you to saruman and to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceyKC Posted October 31, 2003 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2003 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjo Koolzooie Posted October 31, 2003 #5 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Happy Halloween!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engulf Posted October 31, 2003 #6 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Happy Halloween People!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdodo Posted October 31, 2003 #7 Share Posted October 31, 2003 HapPy Halloween Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepsychoticseaotter Posted October 31, 2003 #8 Share Posted October 31, 2003 To all my friends, enemies, lovers and others on this board; I hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween. Get lots of candy and avoid misty paths and evil looking castles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick side Posted September 5, 2004 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Halloween is pretty cool. I get to scare people, no treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KindredSpirt4125 Posted September 5, 2004 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Oh yay!! Halloween!!! I'm gonna be Marilyn Monroe! Who knew!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC098 Posted September 5, 2004 #11 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Oh yay!! Halloween!!! I'm gonna be Marilyn Monroe! Who knew!? 255997[/snapback] You stole my costume. Happy Halloween everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virulence Posted September 5, 2004 #12 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Happy halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted September 5, 2004 #13 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Halloween is 2 months away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Meat Posted September 5, 2004 #14 Share Posted September 5, 2004 you know, thats a good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelfish Posted September 5, 2004 #15 Share Posted September 5, 2004 WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! FREE CANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I warn you all, in the months after halloween, I eat nothing but candy. prepare to be annoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AztecInca Posted September 6, 2004 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2004 SIGH.......... Down here in austraila, hallowen doesn`t really happen and there is no trick or treating, I want free candy, NOW!!!!! Anyway happy hallowen to those where it is celebrated and free candy is everywhere!!! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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