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Woohoo! Finally the carving on my celtic cross is done.... It took me close to 9.5 hours to do this since I was trying to figure out the best way to use my Dremel and the router attachment etc etc. Next one (if I'll make another one) would be a lot faster... Now one more regular tombstone to carve and then it is painting time for all of them... Oh, visited the closest Wal*Mart superstore today, some halloween stuff out but judging at the empty shelfs there is more t... Read More
This past weekend was DragonCon in Atlanta. It was the fourth year I've been. I had a blast meeting new people and starting "DISCO ELEVATOR" with Aberzombie. This was the first year I wasn't involved with the Dawn Contest or The Masquerade Costume Contest. I was there to work the Netherworld booth and have fun, and I did. The first day, I ran into a friend from high school that I hadn't seen in about 11 years. She loved my costume so much, I s... Read More
An Interview With the Moon As I started up the wide, winding path that led to the Moon's home, I listened to the assortment of animal sounds that filled the woods. The chipmunks, squirrels, and birds were easy enough to identify, but there were many others--a chorus of voices. I walked deeper into the forest, unable to shake the feeling that I was being watched, but for some reason, I wasn't afraid. Suddenly, I saw a pair of deer tiptoe towar... Read More
A Brief History of Hallowe'en Hallowe'en has its origins in the British Isles. While the modern tradition of trick or treat developed in the U. S., it too is based on folk customs brought to this country with Irish immigrants after 1840. Since ancient times in Ireland, Scotland, and England, October 31st has been celebrated as a feast for the dead, and also the day that marks the new year. Mexico observes a Day of the Dead on this da... Read More
"Trick or treat" as it is practiced in the U. S. is a complex custom believed to derive from several Samhain traditions, as well as being unique to this country. Since Irish immigrants were predominantly Catholic, they were more likely to observe All Soul's Day. But Ireland's folk traditions die hard, and the old ways of Samhain were remembered. The old tradition of going door to door asking for donations of money or food for the New Year's feast, was carr... Read More
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