It is the Celtic New Year tonight - so I wish those of you who walk my path a very Happy Samhain! To those who don't I wish you a happy and fun Halloween.
When I grew up in England I don't remember celebrating Halloween. It seems from what I'm reading that they do now. When did that start? When I was young it was all about Nov 5!
I know they still do Nov 5 there because a couple of years ago when my Mum was very ill I went home and we sat at the window in her room to watch the fireworks and we could see a huge bonfire in a housing estate across the street.
~~~~HAPPY SAMHAIN~~~~ Best wishes for the New Year, the circle begins again. I love the pumpkin ! I always find them cheerful and yet grotesque at the same time. I put mine away in the garage when the children stopped knocking the door. To leave them outside is to tempt fate. I have spent too many November 1st's cleaning up smashed pumpkin, and now I'm wise to the little devils!
Hi Rowan:
ReplyDeleteWhen I grew up in England I don't remember celebrating Halloween. It seems from what I'm reading that they do now. When did that start? When I was young it was all about Nov 5!
I know they still do Nov 5 there because a couple of years ago when my Mum was very ill I went home and we sat at the window in her room to watch the fireworks and we could see a huge bonfire in a housing estate across the street.
"Happy Samhain"!
Jackie in ON
Happy Samhain, Rowan!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Jeanne
~~~~HAPPY SAMHAIN~~~~
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for the New Year, the circle begins again. I love the pumpkin ! I always find them cheerful and yet grotesque at the same time. I put mine away in the garage when the children stopped knocking the door. To leave them outside is to tempt fate. I have spent too many November 1st's cleaning up smashed pumpkin, and now I'm wise to the little devils!
Happy Samhain, Rowan!
ReplyDeleteHappy Samhain to you, Rowan !
ReplyDeleteI just love your blog : everyday I learn something new, and your pictures are so beautiful...
Thanks, Rowan !
Smiles,
NADINE in Belgium.
Happy samhain.
ReplyDeleteI have read about celtic history and celtic spirituality all day, but not about this new year yet.
Happy Samhain!
ReplyDeleteKelli
Hey, thanks! Late. I love Halloween.
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