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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
I don't believe in spirits.
I do believe in composting.
I do believe in composting.
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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
I figured that.
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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
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 . But I did this year
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 . But I did this year
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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
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
mac you probably won't believe that either...
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!
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)
I have heard of the white stones. Pretty cool.
Mac, I thought both bits.
Mac, I thought both bits.
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Just because I don't believe in it, doesn't mean it isn't not true.
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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
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!
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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I think that one was a triple.... Even I'M not sure exactly what position I was taking there...
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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
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!
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)
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.
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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I like the idea of ritual, but it seems like a lot of work....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.
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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
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
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!
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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Wait... If you throw my rock, does that mean I live or die.......??
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Re: Putting the spirits to rest (post halloween tradition)
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!
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!