Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by MacPhantom » Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:34 pm

I don't believe in spirits.

I do believe in composting.

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by Belladonna » Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:40 pm

I figured that.
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Post by MacPhantom » Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:02 pm

Which bit?

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by Halloweennut08 » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:30 am

I just feel really down talking about this but I look at it this way when Halloween is in the ground every day after Halloween it grows stronger until October 1st when it will rise again and the the people who drink Hatoraide toward Halloween will duck and hide.

There are many tales there is that one you mentioned, then there one like in order to ward off you leave a lighted candle lit all Halloween night or you will get bad luck. I think I forgot to release the spirits last year :shock: . But I did this year :)
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Post by adrian » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:54 am

there is also another tradition to where at the end of the last halloween fire.. each person tosses a white rock into the burning coals.. its said that if there is a rock missing the next morning... that person will die before next halloween :shock:

mac you probably won't believe that either...
Last night 'twas witching Hallowe'en
Dearest; an apple russet- brown
I pared, and thrice above my crown
Whirled the long skin; they watched in keen;
I flung it far; they laughed and cried me shame
Dearest, there lay the letter of your name!

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Post by Belladonna » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:26 am

I have heard of the white stones. Pretty cool.

Mac, I thought both bits.
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Post by MacPhantom » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:48 pm

Just because I don't believe in it, doesn't mean it isn't not true.

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Post by adrian » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:22 pm

a double negative?... i have so much trouble comprehending those lol
Last night 'twas witching Hallowe'en
Dearest; an apple russet- brown
I pared, and thrice above my crown
Whirled the long skin; they watched in keen;
I flung it far; they laughed and cried me shame
Dearest, there lay the letter of your name!

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by MacPhantom » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:29 pm

I think that one was a triple.... Even I'M not sure exactly what position I was taking there... :lol:

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by adrian » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:37 pm

hahahahaa i got a little more confused when i tried reading it again lol
Last night 'twas witching Hallowe'en
Dearest; an apple russet- brown
I pared, and thrice above my crown
Whirled the long skin; they watched in keen;
I flung it far; they laughed and cried me shame
Dearest, there lay the letter of your name!

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by Murfreesboro » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:44 pm

I've never had a ceremony about disposing of my pumpkins, but I do feel a pang when I get rid of them. Next year I may try to do something ritualistic.

I know one thing--I am NOT going to be throwing any white stones into any Halloween bonfires. No way, no sir. I don't need to be fretting all year long about some weird prognostication of doom.

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Post by MacPhantom » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:49 pm

Murfreesboro wrote:I've never had a ceremony about disposing of my pumpkins, but I do feel a pang when I get rid of them. Next year I may try to do something ritualistic.
I like the idea of ritual, but it seems like a lot of work....

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Post by adrian » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:50 pm

throwing a stone about the size of a softball? or throwing the pumpkins which we have to pick up in the first place? lol here *grabs mac's rock* i'll throw yours lol
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Dearest; an apple russet- brown
I pared, and thrice above my crown
Whirled the long skin; they watched in keen;
I flung it far; they laughed and cried me shame
Dearest, there lay the letter of your name!

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by MacPhantom » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:52 pm

Wait... If you throw my rock, does that mean I live or die.......?? :scratch:

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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)

Post by adrian » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:56 pm

well technically its your sock so if the spirit comes for me to get you i'll just tell him i was just a substitute and that he/she will just have to find you
Last night 'twas witching Hallowe'en
Dearest; an apple russet- brown
I pared, and thrice above my crown
Whirled the long skin; they watched in keen;
I flung it far; they laughed and cried me shame
Dearest, there lay the letter of your name!

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