Halloween was brought to the United States by Irish and Scottish immigrants. It was originally a Celtic Pagan holiday. This is why many religious followers do not believe in Halloween and choose not to celebrate (although why anyone could be against free candy I still can't figure out). It use to be known as "All Hallow's Eve" a name I prefer to Halloween, however Americans must shorten every word they hear.
The ancient Gaels originally believed that the last day in October was when the invisible line between the dead and living dissolved. At this time, the dead could reek havoc on the living and their crops. They would have huge bonfires and throw slaughtered animal bones into the fires, dancing into the night in costumes and masks. Come on people, it doesn't get more metal than dancing around a bonfire burning animal corpses dressed as an evil spirit!
Now that Halloween is commercialized, we dance around in apartments, liquored up in costumes that are oh-so-tight, short, and skimpy. It has become incredibly less metal, but maybe you could get a group of friends together, have a bonfire out at the beach, and throw in some goats ;)
Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2008
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That is pretty metal. Man, has it really been a year since I dressed up as a traveling salesman?
Yes! I know I can't believe it's been a year! I still have a picture on my desk with Gabe dressed up as a nun!!!! They were panda bears this year, very cute!
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