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Top 5 Halloween Movies for Kids
Halloween is just a few weeks away. Time to pick out costumes, carve up pumpkins, and watch tons of scary movies. Personally, I’m a huge fan of classic movie monsters and slasher flicks. Every once in a while though, I get nostalgic. These are the movies I loved to watch around Halloween when I was little. They’re great for kids, and for those of us who occasionally like to revisit our childhood.
By Erin O'Neil7 years ago in Horror
Halloween/Samhain
Halloween is here, my dear, and as it approaches so does the festival of Samhain, which is a tradition among Wiccans, Pagans, and people of the Emerald Isles! The tradition of Samhain dates back to the 10th century. It runs from October 31 to Nov 1, and it marks the end of the harvest season. In some traditions of Irish mythology, it is the first of four seasonal festivals. Some of these tales say it was marked by great gatherings where meetings were held, drinks were plentiful, and feasts were abundant! Samhain is also believed to be a time when the doorways to the other world are open and the souls of the dead. Come into our world and while Bealtaine is the summer festival for the living, Samhain is the festival for the dead! Some tales suggest that offerings or sacrifices were made to the Fomorians such as people giving two-thirds of their children, or milk and corn. In Irish mythology, the Fomorians represent the harmful, destructive power of mother nature and to a farmer, a successful harvest requires mother nature to be calm and tranquil. Now according to the annals of the four masters, the God or Idol named Crom Cruach represents Samhain, and mythology states that the first-born child would be sacrificed at the stone idol. King Tigernmas and three-fourths of his people even died on one Samhain but not all parts of this mythology are bad. The events of the invasion of Ulster that make up the main action on Tain Bo Cuailnge began on Samhain, since cattle-raiding usually takes place in the summer. This surprised the Ulstermen! Then you have the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh which also began on Samhain where the Morrigan and the Dagda meet and have sex before the battle against the Fomorians. This act brought about the victory for the Dagda's people. In historic customs Samhain as stated above was one of the four festivals and is mentioned in several medieval texts such as The Togail Bruidne Da Derga. Traditionally Samhain is a time to take stock before the coming of winter making sure you have a count of your herd and crops. It is also a time to choose which animals, should be led to slaughter for the winter and this custom is still observed by farmers today because it is when meat will keep. It is, believed that some of these rituals associated with slaughter! may have been transferred to another winter holiday such as the Hebrides where a man dressed in a cowhide would circle the township. Some of these customs were meant to keep away bad luck but luck is what you make it, and while this time of year for many is about dressing up and going door to door for candy never forget, that all holidays have a beginning and while most believe that Samhain has roots in England it, in fact, has roots in other countries as well and while most people recognize Samhain as being evil, it is anything but. So remember all cultures have a way that they celebrate, whether it is based on the tradition or is merely a way to spend time with family and friends. So place your carved pumpkin on your doorstep to ward off evil spirits, get your costume, and grab your bag. Make sure you buddy up and have a good time, for October is upon us, the horror films have begun to play, but the tricks won't stay and as night begins to fall be ready, because Samhain stands tall.
By Mark lewis [bitwima]7 years ago in Horror
The Knock
The night was a dark one. Thick clouds hid the moon and stars away. I could hear the howling wind rustling the dried leaves in my back yard. It was a nice ambience while I was doing my math homework, but there was no way I could sleep through those sounds. Luckily, I had my trusty remote controlled box fan set up for nights just like this!
By Shane Schofield7 years ago in Horror
10 Best Halloween Movies to Watch This October
There are many scary movies out there and many people associate them with Halloween, but that isn't the case usually. These movies are the classic Halloween movies that everyone should watch every year! Enjoy the ideas that you might've forgotten!
By Rich Burton7 years ago in Horror
5 Kids Halloween Movies from the 80s That Still Rock (And One Honorable Mention)
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. My house is basically always decorated for Halloween (inside, at least), and I think nothing of wearing spooky clothing any day of the year. Luckily, I found a partner who feels the same way I do! And we celebrate Halloween in a big way. One of our favorite things to do is watch Halloween-themed movies.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Horror
Halloween Horrorthon 2018 - The Finalists. Top Story - July 2018.
Hello one and all. So, it's 2018 and I'm laying a few key choices for which movies to watch on the eve of all Saints. As I did last year, I managed to add a new movie, which was the defacto belated sequel, Jigsaw which really should've died along with the torture porn craze that it started with. No big surprise, the one on everyone's lips is the David Gordon Green reboot of Halloween which is said to be a direct 40-year-old sequel to the classic 1978 John Carpenter classic which is also bypassing all of the franchise films in between. We will see if that film makes the cut as the final one in my annual horrorthon.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Horror
The Halloween Abductions
This is a chapter taken from my book: THE HALLOWEEN ABDUCTIONS Chapter 1 October 31, 2016 - Abbeville, AL All she could see were the moving lights outside her window. There was darkness—nothing but darkness—with the exception of the flashlights moving across the yard and into the woods. Then there were the sounds—barking dogs, continuous barking. There were voices; calling to each other, signaling... It was loud and echoing. The sounds begin to fade as the search and rescue team move away from the church yard and through the woods, then scattered onto the surrounding properties. All she could feel was the pounding of her heart and the tears streaming down her face. Her child, her only child, her little boy was missing. The thoughts in her head were crowding her brain: was he still alive? Was he cold and scared? Did he think his mommy had abandoned him? Why would God allow this to happen to an innocent little boy? She just wanted to scream, to hit someone, to… no, she just wanted to hold her little boy again.
By denise knight8 years ago in Horror
Haunted
There are times when one must test his mettle against circumstances in which he would rather not find himself. These trials are essential to moving from boy to man, and many cultures around the world have significant rituals that are used to mark this transition.
By Matthew Donnellon8 years ago in Horror
The Jack O' Lantern Legend
Where did Jack O' Lanterns get started? The long held tradition of carving Jack-O-Lanterns from pumpkin shells, originated from the Irish Folktale about an ole Irishman. Nicknamed 'Stingy Jack', he was sentenced to walk for eternity with a lighted coal flame to light his way. For whatever reason, one night Jack invited the devil for a drink. Then he convinced the devil to transform into a gold coin, to pay for their drinks. Instead of paying for the drinks, he pocketed the devil, deciding to use his gold coin for later. Keeping the gold devil-coin alongside a small silver cross in his pocket, Stingy Jack prevented the devil from transforming back into himself.
By Lady Sunday8 years ago in Horror
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