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Halloween Ghosts
For many, ghosts and Halloween bring visions of
children trick-or-treating for candy near the end of
October. Consequently, Halloween ghosts are
something that have sparked the imaginations of
both the young and old, having originated from the
pagan festival known as All Hallow's Eve.
All Hallow's Eve is observed the night of October
31st and goes back to ancient Celts who celebrated
the beginning of a new year on November 1st. This
celebration was known as Samhain, but known to
the Scots as Hallowe'en (Hallows Even would
eventually become Halloween). It was believed that
on Halloween night that the Lord of the Dead would
call up the ghosts of the past to wander the earth to
bring trouble to mankind.
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Many thought that Halloween was the best time to experience ghosts, as the worlds of both
the living and the dead were nearly one – the thinnest of veil between spirit and earth.
Celebrations and offerings of food and wine to honor ghosts (relatives and ancestors who
passed on) were Celtic traditions that still remain today as customs for many who
celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Perhaps, when Halloween is within three days of a full or new moon, ghosts may be more
active due to increases in geomagnetic activity. Could there be a scientific explanation
that validates the sightings of ghosts around Halloween time? Read Solar and Lunar
Eclipses and Biblical Events for more thoughts on ghosts and moon cycles.
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We thought to celebrate
the tradition of Halloween
and ghosts we would
offer some links of
interest to make your
Holiday special!
The following are links to
making ghosts for your
Halloween display and a
special section of ghosts
captured in pictures from
Halloween past. Enjoy!
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The following links are to some fun pages concerning Halloween and Ghosts:
Halloween Ghost Pictures - this is one bizarre page of macabre, Halloween pictures!
Make A See-Through Ghost - See-through mesh ghost is the bomb!
Ghosts of Halloween - Make ghosts and props for your backyard!
Flying Crank Ghost - A spectacular ghosts re-creation for Halloween!
RF Ghost Illusion - Learn how to create a Pepper's Ghost for Halloween!
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Left:
Enjoy an old TV commercial for the ghosts that
haunt Disney's Haunted Mansion!
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Halloween & Ghosts Copyright 2009 Angels & Ghosts, LLC
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