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ferretchucker 10-01-2009 07:55 AM

Franky's Monster is a pretty good representation of today's Halloween. Grotesque on the outside and yet inside, just an ordinary person.

But I think I have to go with the Wolfman.

neverending 10-01-2009 08:07 AM

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1. Halloween is the Celtic New Year. It was originally a pagan holiday to honor the dead. It took place, as it does now, on October 31st, and was called All Hallow’s Eve (the next day, November 1st, was called All Saint’s Day). It dates back more than 2000 years.
Well, yes and no. Love it when Christians write these "history" things. The pagan holiday was NOT called "All Hallows Eve" as that was a Christian holiday. It was called Samhain, the "time between times" when the veil between this world and the spirit world grew thin and spirits could enter our world. Treats were left for them out of respect- not fear.

ferretchucker 10-01-2009 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by neverending (Post 831086)
Well, yes and no. Love it when Christians write these "history" things. The pagan holiday was NOT called "All Hallows Eve" as that was a Christian holiday. It was called Samhain, the "time between times" when the veil between this world and the spirit world grew thin and spirits could enter our world. Treats were left for them out of respect- not fear.

I remember a Christian man coming into my school about ten years ago and telling the Christian story.

They stole a lot of Pagan holidays. Yule, for instance! I mean, there's very little evidence to suggest Jesus was born on the 25th, let alone in December. There were only ten months a the time of his birth anyway!

_____V_____ 10-01-2009 09:21 AM

It d be a monster which epitomises Halloween. A creature/monster with whom you can relate the occasion.

Some solid choices so far.


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Have to go with vampires.
Spoken like a true Hammer fan! :D

ferretchucker 10-01-2009 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by _____V_____ (Post 831096)
It d be a monster which epitomises Halloween. A creature/monster with whom you can relate the occasion.

Some solid choices so far.




Spoken like a true Hammer fan! :D

Hmmm. When you put it like that it'd have to be witches. Really cheesy, pointy hats, green skin and warts witches.

_____V_____ 10-01-2009 09:44 AM

But witches are not monsters. They are just black hoochie poochie poo thingies!

massacre man 10-01-2009 09:47 AM

Give me until Tuesday so I can see Sam in action before making my final decision.

But as of now, The Wolfman.

ManchestrMorgue 10-01-2009 09:52 AM

For me, it has to be vampires.

fortunato 10-01-2009 10:02 AM

October- 31 Days of Hallowe'en
 
It seems we always have an "All Things Hallowe'en" thread each year, so this can be it.

Post videos, links, thoughts, season plans, recipes, etc. to help further the mood and spirit of the season.

I'll start:


Clockwork Black 10-01-2009 10:30 AM

Thanks, now, for some reason the Silver Shamrock song is stuck in my head.


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