Good morning my Dear Dark Friends, it is that time again, time to stuff old tom turkey and make all the fixings! I hope
I am LORD NEVER, I have been EMBRACED by the DARKNESS. I have come from a place where the monsters and all the creatures of the Darkness live, follow me to WOMBATVILLE, If you Dare!
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
One of the most common legends of Halloween is the oft-repeated warning that there might be poison or razor-blades lurking in your little one’s treats, presumably put there by some sadistic nutjob. Some people take it a step further and blame it on witches or cults, writing tracts full of lies about the origins of Halloween to malign Wiccans. Of the most enduring and widespread poisoning legends, one tells the story of a young boy named Timothy O’Brien. The boy had been out trick-or-treating with his father and, upon arriving home, ate a pixie stick that was laced with cyanide, leading to his death. However, in reality it turned out that O’Brien’s father had a life insurance policy on his young son, and he was convicted of poisoning the child himself and using the urban legends to cover it up.
Another story tells of a five-year-old who died of a heroin overdose after eating tainted candy. As usual the media decided to start the hype machine before all of the facts were in. It turned out that the child had gotten into his uncle’s heroin stash and the candy had never been tainted in the first place. That’s not to say caution is a bad thing. Hypothetically, something could be put in your bag of treats, but there really isn’t any evidence of people trying to poison random children.
However, there is a very real danger on Halloween night that parents should definitely watch out for. According to AAA, Halloween is the most dangerous night of the year for pedestrians. The combination of children running around in costumes, along with drunk drivers on the road, creates a perfect storm. It is suggested that parents accompany kids if possible, make sure they are visible, and coach them on road safety.
Another story tells of a five-year-old who died of a heroin overdose after eating tainted candy. As usual the media decided to start the hype machine before all of the facts were in. It turned out that the child had gotten into his uncle’s heroin stash and the candy had never been tainted in the first place. That’s not to say caution is a bad thing. Hypothetically, something could be put in your bag of treats, but there really isn’t any evidence of people trying to poison random children.
However, there is a very real danger on Halloween night that parents should definitely watch out for. According to AAA, Halloween is the most dangerous night of the year for pedestrians. The combination of children running around in costumes, along with drunk drivers on the road, creates a perfect storm. It is suggested that parents accompany kids if possible, make sure they are visible, and coach them on road safety.
Many Christians are disturbed by Halloween and consider it wrong to take part in it, seeing it as a celebration of evil. This has become such a commonplace concern that pastors find themselves asked about it yearly. In a way, the fear is perfectly understandable. According to many Christians, the devil is the enemy. So the idea of dressing up as him or any of his minions doesn’t seem like something a good person should take part in. Like many fears, this simply stems from ignorance of the history of Halloween.
Back in the days when Christians first co-opted Halloween as All Hallows’ Eve, they believed very literally in the devil. However, to them, one of the best ways to fight the devil was to attack his greatest weakness, the pride that led him to become a fallen angel in the first place. To this effect, they would depict him with red horns and a ridiculous tail to mock him, hoping it would cause him to flee. Intent can get lost over time, so many people have an unrealistic idea of the devil, not understanding the ridiculous caricature as the mockery that it is.
Back in the days when Christians first co-opted Halloween as All Hallows’ Eve, they believed very literally in the devil. However, to them, one of the best ways to fight the devil was to attack his greatest weakness, the pride that led him to become a fallen angel in the first place. To this effect, they would depict him with red horns and a ridiculous tail to mock him, hoping it would cause him to flee. Intent can get lost over time, so many people have an unrealistic idea of the devil, not understanding the ridiculous caricature as the mockery that it is.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
The tradition of Halloween comes from Samhain, an ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people. It took place in the United Kingdom, Ireland and northwestern France. An intense and persistent fear of Halloween is called Samhainophobia.
The first jack-o’-lanterns were actually made from turnips.
The word witch comes from the Old English wicce, meaning wise woman. At one time, these women were highly respected. According to popular belief, witches held meetings, known as sabbats, on Halloween night.
Trick-or-treating began in areas of the UK and Ireland. Poor people went house-to-house souling – so called because they asked for small breads called soul cakes in exchange for prayer.
Black cats, spiders, and bats are all Halloween symbols because of their historical ties to Wiccans. These animals were thought to be the companions of witches in the Middle Ages, and are often associated with bad luck.
While pumpkins are typically orange, they can also be green, white, red and gray.
The world’s largest pumpkin weighed in at 1,054 kg (2,323 lb).
The Village Halloween Parade in New York City is the US’s largest Halloween parade, involving 50,000 participants and over 2 million spectators. People return to their hometowns on Halloween to purchase candles and flowers in preparation for All Saints Day (Nov 1).
The first jack-o’-lanterns were actually made from turnips.
The word witch comes from the Old English wicce, meaning wise woman. At one time, these women were highly respected. According to popular belief, witches held meetings, known as sabbats, on Halloween night.
Trick-or-treating began in areas of the UK and Ireland. Poor people went house-to-house souling – so called because they asked for small breads called soul cakes in exchange for prayer.
Black cats, spiders, and bats are all Halloween symbols because of their historical ties to Wiccans. These animals were thought to be the companions of witches in the Middle Ages, and are often associated with bad luck.
While pumpkins are typically orange, they can also be green, white, red and gray.
The world’s largest pumpkin weighed in at 1,054 kg (2,323 lb).
The Village Halloween Parade in New York City is the US’s largest Halloween parade, involving 50,000 participants and over 2 million spectators. People return to their hometowns on Halloween to purchase candles and flowers in preparation for All Saints Day (Nov 1).
Monday, October 23, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Hello my Dear Dark Friends, It has been too long, to long in the Darkness, sitting, watching, waiting for the right time to come back in to the world or mortals. I have seen the evil that men have done and I must bring back "The Dirt" and bring the truth to light from the Darkness! I have such new and wonderful things to show you.
I want to bring you new facts about Halloween, spirits and things that can't be explained. I have missed you all.
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