One more day.
Friday, 30. October 2009, 15:24:25
Tomorrow is Samhain. ( pronounce as So-wen )
It's a Celtic celebration that celebrates the end of Summer.
I plan to celebrate this with my daughters and inform them of older traditions.
Halloween has made its entry here, and like many other holidays, it has become too much of a commercial celebration.
My idea is that children should learn about traditions, and look past the commercial "side-effect".
AN open fire should provide for the right mood and atmosphere.
Celts have only two seasons, Summer and winter.
This is traditionally the time of the last harvests and slaughter of weaker animals.
Also, it is said, that around this period of the year, the veil between our world and the Otherworld is at it's thinnest.
I found a beautiful and informative video on youtube, with nice harp music.
Other informative links:
http://celtopedia.druidcircle.net/index.php?title=Samhain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain
http://www.chalicecentre.net/samhain.htm
Don't forget your loved ones and to honour the deceased.
Prepare the wards and spells, and enjoy Summer's end.
It's a Celtic celebration that celebrates the end of Summer.
I plan to celebrate this with my daughters and inform them of older traditions.
Halloween has made its entry here, and like many other holidays, it has become too much of a commercial celebration.
My idea is that children should learn about traditions, and look past the commercial "side-effect".
AN open fire should provide for the right mood and atmosphere.
Celts have only two seasons, Summer and winter.
This is traditionally the time of the last harvests and slaughter of weaker animals.
Also, it is said, that around this period of the year, the veil between our world and the Otherworld is at it's thinnest.
I found a beautiful and informative video on youtube, with nice harp music.
Other informative links:
http://celtopedia.druidcircle.net/index.php?title=Samhain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain
http://www.chalicecentre.net/samhain.htm
Don't forget your loved ones and to honour the deceased.
Prepare the wards and spells, and enjoy Summer's end.
WIDGETIZE
Tab # 30. October 2009, 16:39
By whatever name you call it, ENJOY!
A fire in the back would be a grand idea...after I haul in my candy
Deb Platt # 30. October 2009, 17:24
There is some evidence that the Celtic presence extended even into China, which amazes me. There are quite a few articles available on this on the web, such as this one.
At any rate, warmest wishes to you and your daughters as you celebrate the change in seasons and reflect on your ties to loved ones who have passed on.
PainterWoman # 30. October 2009, 17:25
I have some Irish blood and have always been fascinated with the Celts. I also have some English, Dutch, French, German and Native American blood too. During my genealogy research a few years ago, I found some interesting info on my family's Irish and French names. Also found a site where you could order a family crest. These are really cool. Would love to buy them but they are something I cannot afford right now. I should paint my own.
daxonmacs # 30. October 2009, 17:31
The open fire is a fireplace in the living room, it should do, as well/
@Deb: I wonder about it too, since I feel more at ease with their customs and I vaguely remember traditions from my father's side, in celebrating the solstices.
I know the Celts have been "around", it was never an empire, but more of a cult, there's also nothing like a Celtic Empire, never was, never will be.
Thanks for the nice and kin wishes, too, Deb.
daxonmacs # 30. October 2009, 17:58
You're one heck of a cocktail then, eh?
Genealogy research sounds interesting, I think I should do some as well.
I heard about ordering a family crest but have no idea about the price. I wouldn't want one, really, I'd prefer to have a proper and own tartan, which can be designed and ordered too.
Alas, I think that, too, is very expensive.
Deb Platt # 30. October 2009, 18:12
daxonmacs # 30. October 2009, 18:22
I meant, one can go to Edinburgh, to the Royal Mile, at the foot of Queen Jane's castle is a big and famous tartan shop.
I even saw a tartan of the the American Navy there, too.
If one so desires and can come up with a proper design, you can have it made there.
These plaids come in three qualities, lighter for Summer and thick for Winter time.
I'm not sure how much exactly, but it requires several meters ( or yards ) of tartan to have your proper kilt.
Ceedex # 30. October 2009, 18:44
Oh, and since you mention tartan: Does this sound familiar?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf2UGWl0fDU&feature=related
daxonmacs # 30. October 2009, 18:57
I'd swear I heard that one before, someplace
San # 30. October 2009, 19:47
daxonmacs # 30. October 2009, 20:46
Thank heavens for the libraries and the internet.
Thanks for stopping by, have a good weekend and halloween.
Shaunak De # 31. October 2009, 04:20
BTW: Happy Commercialized Halloween. (I feel the same about Valentine's Day)
San # 31. October 2009, 04:26
San # 31. October 2009, 04:27
slackwrdave # 31. October 2009, 05:06
We're going to the Halloween party at the disco tomorrow night. It will probably be spooky.
daxonmacs # 31. October 2009, 09:20
daxonmacs # 31. October 2009, 09:24
Over here, during my childhood, Halloween wasn't celebrated, but we did go from door to door, singing, for New years day and Epiphany ( Jan 6, "Three Kings as we called it, here). We were dressed like the tthree wise kings, sometimes only two, which an adapted song, and collect gifts from the neighbourhood.
And for sure, there's no reason, not to celebrate Valentine's Day every day of the year.
daxonmacs # 31. October 2009, 09:26
Enjoy the Halloween Party this evening.
Watch out for those long fanged guys.
"We skipped the light Man Fango "