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Appreciating Halloween (TY-13)

ako-oct31-2013Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year next to Christmas. I enjoy dressing up and all the spooky sights. I feel Halloween gives us permission to be a bit mischievous and a whole lot of playful.

I appreciate how Halloween comes at the end of October as the nights grow longer and the air a bit cooler, as it brings us closer to winter. We are going from a time of harvest and plenitude to a time of scarcity and reduction. Life is transitioning to death as we approach the end of another year. Of course, this is all geographically dependent to the northern hemisphere.

In the southern hemisphere, it is springtime transitioning to summer; and many of the Halloween traditions such as bonfires and Jack-o-Lanterns make no sense. However, I believe Halloween is also celebrated in various countries below the equator, where there is strong European and American influences. Halloween has quite a history…here is an excerpt from the History Channel:

Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. (http://www.history.com/topics/halloween)

I would encourage you to read more about it from the aforementioned website; it is fascinating. Halloween is a fun time often filled with mystery and superstition. And, I for one appreciate it for both the lighthearted fun as well as a reminder that winter is approaching (in my part of the world).

 

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Recreation

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What is recreation? Let us dissect the word: re – creation.  It is a time to create again, is it not? Recreation is defined by dictionary.com as: the act of creating anew. Creating again would involve a period of rest in my humble opinion, where you have a chance to re-charge your creative energy. Are there different kinds of recreations? Of course, there are.  Productive recreation would involve activities that inspire and teach, so that we can learn, grow and expand.

Friday at the end of the day usually starts a span of time called the weekend, where many people enjoy some recreation. What kind of recreational activities will you engage in? Be inspired and make them fabulous activities. TGIF.

By the way, Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern time, please join me for a live video streaming event on Linqto. I will be hosting a discussion demonstrating various mini fun and creative arts and craft projects  celebrating October’s events: Breast Cancer Awareness, Bullying Prevention, Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween. Here is the link: http://www.linqto.com/rooms/docangi

Also, consider joining my group on Facebook: Art, Buddies and Creativity. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273838042742348/

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Harm No One!

On this Halloween night, I hope everyone is taking precautions to stay safe.

Let us remember to be watchful and aware.

Equally important is for us to be kind, loving and fair.

Tricks and mischief can only hurt…

with evil intentions we should not flirt.

Treats always come to those who are kind and sweet!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

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