2009 Halloween Thread

[Haunt Master]

Some suggest to stay away from junk foods, yes, that's true... but some people still ignoring their doctors.

[Pumpkin_Man]

here are many adjustments that one has to make, especialy after Bariatric Surgery, but I think it's going to be worth it.

Mike

[Haunt Master]

Ok, let's get back to Halloween 2009 Thread!


Halloween 2009: Falls on a Saturday!

As you know that Halloween 2008 has already fallen on a Friday, right? And, according to the celestrial powers that be, will also feature a FULL MOON! I'm not exactly sure when the Full Moon landed on Halloween before, but I believe I remember I was pretty. Still trick or treating, if I remember correctly.

I also remember that my mom told us that we (me and my cousin) would all be in our 30's when the full moon lands on Halloween again.

Took its darned sweet time, didn't it??

[Andybev01]

I like to observe a 'little' Halloween every season, like Walpurgisnacht, the calendar opposite of October 31st.

So every 3 months I can enjoy a bit more of what I enjoy (in my head, any way) every day!

[Pumpkin_Man]

Yes, Halloween of this year is on a Saturday and next year it's on a Sunday. And I certainly hope that it's a nice clear night so we all can get a good view of the full moon. I don't remember when it was a full moon on Halloween either, but I think it was like back in the 80s or 90s.

Please explain a little more about the "calender oposite" of October 31swt.l

Mike

[Andybev01]

From wikipedia:

Historically Walpurgisnacht is derived from various Pagan spring customs. In the Norse tradition, Walpurgisnacht is considered the "Enclosure of the Fallen".[3] It commemorates the time when Odin died to retrieve the knowledge of the runes, and the night is said to be a time of weakness in the boundary between the living and the dead. Bonfires were built to keep away the dead and chaotic spirits that were said to walk among the living then.[4] This is followed by the return of light and the sun as celebrated during May Day.

The rest of the article is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurgis_Night

[Pumpkin_Man]

So April 30th is the calender oposite of October 31st? Interesting. That might be fun to observe here in Dwight. I might even gather some wood for a bonfire and have a little "Walpergisnacht" of my own this year.

[Halloweennut08]

Yeah I just can't wait until it becomes spring then were getting real close to hallowen '09 .

[HorrificHeather]

I'm Wiccan, so I celebrate those mini holidays. This spring, I'm planning a bonfire gathering... its just a good oppertunity to get drunk off the ceremonial wine, and dance around a fire...lol

[Andybev01]

Yes, it helps ease the Hallowithdrawls to observe the occasional spiritual holi-day!

[Pumpkin_Man]

I won't be taking part in any Wiccan ceremonies, but I might have myself a bonfire just for kicks.

Mike