I LOVE Halloween. Who doesn't love the idea of being able to wear whatever you want and eat all the candy you can! I was curious about how the holiday had it's beginnings and found out that the holiday goes back to a tradition 2000 years ago!
Apparently the Celts believed that this day marked the end of harvest season and the start of the cold winter. The Celts, of course, didn't have the Garment District to pick out their costumes, so they typically wore what was around them, animal skins and heads. They would tell each others’ fortunes while in costume as well. When the celebration was over, the Celts lit their fires in their homes from the sacred bonfire to protect them during the coming months.
The holiday has certainly changed a lot in 2000 years but I for one am glad that we get the opportunities to dress up in silly costumes or even better dress up our dogs! :)
So if you are all dressed up with no where to go here are some suggestions for tonight.
ICA Masked Halloween Party- from 9-1 pm. It's a great benefit but if you can't afford the high prices there are always other options!
Jacque's Cabaret Halloween Costume Contest- Jacque's is always a good time and who can beat the $10.00 entry fee.
THE ALL-NIGHT HORROR MOVIE MARATHON!!- They are tagging it as "a night to dismember".
Anyway you shake it we here at On Your Feet Project would like to wish you a safe and happy Halloween!
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Apparently the Celts believed that this day marked the end of harvest season and the start of the cold winter. The Celts, of course, didn't have the Garment District to pick out their costumes, so they typically wore what was around them, animal skins and heads. They would tell each others’ fortunes while in costume as well. When the celebration was over, the Celts lit their fires in their homes from the sacred bonfire to protect them during the coming months.
The holiday has certainly changed a lot in 2000 years but I for one am glad that we get the opportunities to dress up in silly costumes or even better dress up our dogs! :)
So if you are all dressed up with no where to go here are some suggestions for tonight.ICA Masked Halloween Party- from 9-1 pm. It's a great benefit but if you can't afford the high prices there are always other options!
Jacque's Cabaret Halloween Costume Contest- Jacque's is always a good time and who can beat the $10.00 entry fee.
THE ALL-NIGHT HORROR MOVIE MARATHON!!- They are tagging it as "a night to dismember".
Anyway you shake it we here at On Your Feet Project would like to wish you a safe and happy Halloween!
Related Posts: helpin' the little guy, Be a Rock Star: Charity Rock Band Event with Costumes!, Charitable Giving in 2008 - What's the outlook?, Let's get Crafty
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