Thinking of seasonal food, I'm reminded of a time a few years ago when I made batches of Parkin. The most successful was with black treacle (as opposed to golden syrup) and it has to be made several days in advance and left wrapped up to moisten and mature.
I went to a couple of shops today and got candy for myself and a friend. Sadly, my apartment complex doesn’t have trick or treaters, but I got a variety of things, especially individually wrapped sweets (the kind that come in bins, 15 cents each).
This morning, I preached in a nearby community but had to go through another small village on the way. The village had long had a tradition of being haunted at the end of October, but during the pandemic years, the events were cancelled. Then the residents did not seem to want to resurrect them. Today, though, it appears the event has come back with a vengeance. Looked like a spooky carnival. Good to see.
I'll be sat at home ready to snarl at any Trick or Treaters. I haven't had any for a few years. Good.
I may get some sweets in just in case.
I can't be arsed with Halloween.
Not because I think it's wicked and evil and so on but I don't really see the point of it.
I don't really snarl at kids doing Trick or Treat of course and neither would I want to spoil any of your fun.
I just don't see what's so 'fun' about it. If I saw something that had some genuine provenance to it like the Mari Llwyd in Wales around Christmas time, I might sit up and take notice.
But 1920s? Not old enough ... 😉
Bah! Humbug!
I treat Halloween the same as any other day and I don't like the way some Christians put on 'Light Night' parties and supposedly squeaky-clean non-spooky alternatives. Those are tacky too.
After having misplaced them, and been looking for a week or so, today I found my Halloween pants! (Black stretch pants with Jack o' lanterns and other Halloween patterns on them). Combined with my new Halloween tee shirt (also black and patterned with Jack o' lanterns), and a long black velvet cape, I feel I will be appropriately dressed for whatever my friend and I get up to on Halloween. Still have no plans though, Just know we're doing something.
Thinking of seasonal food, I'm reminded of a time a few years ago when I made batches of Parkin. The most successful was with black treacle (as opposed to golden syrup) and it has to be made several days in advance and left wrapped up to moisten and mature.
I'll be sat at home ready to snarl at any Trick or Treaters. I haven't had any for a few years. Good.
I may get some sweets in just in case.
I can't be arsed with Halloween.
Not because I think it's wicked and evil and so on but I don't really see the point of it.
I don't really snarl at kids doing Trick or Treat of course and neither would I want to spoil any of your fun.
I just don't see what's so 'fun' about it. If I saw something that had some genuine provenance to it like the Mari Llwyd in Wales around Christmas time, I might sit up and take notice.
But 1920s? Not old enough ... 😉
Bah! Humbug!
I treat Halloween the same as any other day and I don't like the way some Christians put on 'Light Night' parties and supposedly squeaky-clean non-spooky alternatives. Those are tacky too.
Goodness knows I'm miserable now.
But I enjoy it. 😉
Oh, there’s definitely older stuff, but it depends on how you celebrate it. Probably less Dia de los Muertos over there than here, of course (for example).
I'll be sat at home ready to snarl at any Trick or Treaters. I haven't had any for a few years. Good.
I may get some sweets in just in case.
I can't be arsed with Halloween.
Not because I think it's wicked and evil and so on but I don't really see the point of it.
I don't really snarl at kids doing Trick or Treat of course and neither would I want to spoil any of your fun.
I just don't see what's so 'fun' about it. If I saw something that had some genuine provenance to it like the Mari Llwyd in Wales around Christmas time, I might sit up and take notice.
But 1920s? Not old enough ... 😉
Bah! Humbug!
I treat Halloween the same as any other day and I don't like the way some Christians put on 'Light Night' parties and supposedly squeaky-clean non-spooky alternatives. Those are tacky too.
Goodness knows I'm miserable now.
But I enjoy it. 😉
Oh, there’s definitely older stuff, but it depends on how you celebrate it. Probably less Dia de los Muertos over there than here, of course (for example).
Halloween has been observed in North America since at least sometime in the 1800s, having been brought here by Scottish and Irish immigrants. Trick-or-treating for candy is just a 20th C. version of guising and souling, both of which go back to at least the 1500s.
I'll be sat at home ready to snarl at any Trick or Treaters. I haven't had any for a few years. Good.
I may get some sweets in just in case.
I can't be arsed with Halloween.
Not because I think it's wicked and evil and so on but I don't really see the point of it.
I don't really snarl at kids doing Trick or Treat of course and neither would I want to spoil any of your fun.
I just don't see what's so 'fun' about it. If I saw something that had some genuine provenance to it like the Mari Llwyd in Wales around Christmas time, I might sit up and take notice.
But 1920s? Not old enough ... 😉
Bah! Humbug!
I treat Halloween the same as any other day and I don't like the way some Christians put on 'Light Night' parties and supposedly squeaky-clean non-spooky alternatives. Those are tacky too.
Goodness knows I'm miserable now.
But I enjoy it. 😉
Oh, there’s definitely older stuff, but it depends on how you celebrate it. Probably less Dia de los Muertos over there than here, of course (for example).
Halloween has been observed in North America since at least sometime in the 1800s, having been brought here by Scottish and Irish immigrants. Trick-or-treating for candy is just a 20th C. version of guising and souling, both of which go back to at least the 1500s.
Indeed, and reflecting things which are far older and transcendent… 👻😇
@Nick Tamen@Celtic Knotweed I definitely hear "pumpkin" as a term of affection used in the UK. Maybe it's a more recent import? I don't hear it as often as more British terms of affection but it's pretty common, especially towards kids and pets.
@Nick Tamen@Celtic Knotweed I definitely hear "pumpkin" as a term of affection used in the UK. Maybe it's a more recent import? I don't hear it as often as more British terms of affection but it's pretty common, especially towards kids and pets.
That's interesting as I'm in the UK and I've never heard it. I think "Sweet Pea" is the nearest I've heard to a vegetable-based endearment.
@Nick Tamen@Celtic Knotweed I definitely hear "pumpkin" as a term of affection used in the UK. Maybe it's a more recent import? I don't hear it as often as more British terms of affection but it's pretty common, especially towards kids and pets.
That's interesting as I'm in the UK and I've never heard it. I think "Sweet Pea" is the nearest I've heard to a vegetable-based endearment.
I’ve heard “pumpkin” or more pronounced “punkin” as a term of endearment in the US, mostly in fiction, and not so much now as in decades past. Often from an older person to a child or younger person. “Daddy, what are you doing?” “Working on the car, punkin’,” etc.
I am ready to prepare my Día de los Muertos altar. It is fun to get out my old ancestors' pictures, and remember happy times with close family who have passed.
I am ready to prepare my Día de los Muertos altar. It is fun to get out my old ancestors' pictures, and remember happy times with close family who have passed.
I need to do something like this as well. God, I miss Daddy Vern and Cubby.
I love all the fun and spooky stuff, monster movies and candy, etc., but in many respects I absolutely consider the heart of the holiday to be what we see in Dia de los Muertos—remembering the saints and our own dead loved ones, and also that our own time will come as well, in the Eve of All Hallows’, All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day), and All Souls’ Day. I’m glad to see more of Dia de los Muertos being visible in the US in the last few years… ❤️🕯💀
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I've made two batches - with treacle. 😇
I may get some sweets in just in case.
I can't be arsed with Halloween.
Not because I think it's wicked and evil and so on but I don't really see the point of it.
I don't really snarl at kids doing Trick or Treat of course and neither would I want to spoil any of your fun.
I just don't see what's so 'fun' about it. If I saw something that had some genuine provenance to it like the Mari Llwyd in Wales around Christmas time, I might sit up and take notice.
But 1920s? Not old enough ... 😉
Bah! Humbug!
I treat Halloween the same as any other day and I don't like the way some Christians put on 'Light Night' parties and supposedly squeaky-clean non-spooky alternatives. Those are tacky too.
Goodness knows I'm miserable now.
But I enjoy it. 😉
Yum! I'll be straight round.
You might have more if you put tbe candy in a *bowl*...
Sorry, I'll get me coat.
Oh, there’s definitely older stuff, but it depends on how you celebrate it. Probably less Dia de los Muertos over there than here, of course (for example).
Indeed, and reflecting things which are far older and transcendent… 👻😇
That's interesting as I'm in the UK and I've never heard it. I think "Sweet Pea" is the nearest I've heard to a vegetable-based endearment.
I’ve heard “pumpkin” or more pronounced “punkin” as a term of endearment in the US, mostly in fiction, and not so much now as in decades past. Often from an older person to a child or younger person. “Daddy, what are you doing?” “Working on the car, punkin’,” etc.
I need to do something like this as well. God, I miss Daddy Vern and Cubby.