BOO!
Photo - with a little tweaking - from my recent visit to the awesome
Lady Bird Johnson Grove Nature Trail in northern California.
This one mile loop walking trail in Redwood National & State Parks near Orick,
was so magnificent, even though viewed in rain, that I will definitely be writing
more, with photos of course, soon.
was so magnificent, even though viewed in rain, that I will definitely be writing
more, with photos of course, soon.
A place like this has to be shared again with all who may have already visited,
and definitely with those of you who may not have the chance. . . . . . but
I certainly hope you do!
The ancient tree-worshipping European pagans lit candles on fir trees for the
winter solstice - this custom was transformed by Christians into the lighted
Christmas tree. This kept popular customs alive but dimmed their pagan past
to the satisfaction of all. There are certainly many stories/myths regarding the
pagan roots of Halloween.
pagan roots of Halloween.
It is written that Halloween was originally a Celtic pagan end-of-summer rite
celebrating Samhain, said to be the Lord of the Dead. He called forth spirits
of the dead in the form of ghouls to roam the villages and try to gather new
victims to take to hell. People defended themselves by wearing masks and
costumes as disguises.
celebrating Samhain, said to be the Lord of the Dead. He called forth spirits
of the dead in the form of ghouls to roam the villages and try to gather new
victims to take to hell. People defended themselves by wearing masks and
costumes as disguises.
Will you wear a disguise on Halloween?
Do you party or take the little ones trick or treating?
Do you hand out treats at your home?
Do you love big trees?
Answer any or all!
"Happy haunting"
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