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There's no sense of sending out my greetings here for the Halloween as it is obviously over now but I hope you all had a great celebration. I was never chanced to stop by here during those period first of because I am giving my daughters a chance to enjoy the remaining days of their semestral break... that includes dominating my computer playing their games.

Secondly, like any other occasions, Halloween also requires a little bit of preparation like when we needed to spend time the day before to do some cleaning and uprooting grasses around our dear departed's place at the cemetery, making it ready and respectable at least for those who wish to light their candles the following day, the 1st.

Since the 2nd of November was declared an official holiday, we as well maxed that day out visiting the grave of the rest of our departed relatives. Then we headed out to my late grandma and pa's place for a few hours of fun family get- together. There, we had our exclusive drinking spree once again while playing the family's favorite card game, lol! There were four generations all together in one place and it was nothing but a whole lot of fun seeing us all united! Can't wait for the next gathering on the 30th, my grandpa's death anniversary!

happy halloween

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Thank you God for all the ideas. I felt so relieved now that I'm done with all my tasks. I woke up this morning feeling so groggy and flagging. I thought I would never make it today. Thanks for a few extended hours of sleep this morning. Now for the rest of my time here, let me say:

to all

I know many of you are looking forward to partying tonight. I wish you all fun and safe Halloween celebration.

"till next month... Ciao!

great holloween costume ideas

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Haunted house, tricks and props, scary sound, scary look, spooky and eerie decorations, extra loud heartbeat and everything that does bump in the night. Yes, you got it right! I'm talking about the Halloween! One of the most popular holidays of the year. Some may not like the weird and creepy ideas that are associated with this occasion but to many who loves to feel the extra loud heartbeat pounding in their chest, the tiny bit of sweat trickling down their brow, the cold clammy hands clenching or the wonderful feeling of being frightened, this ever growing holiday is definitely a stress release and is simply great! But of course all these jigs wouldn't work without the convincing power of the appropriate costumes. Halloween costumes are thought to have originated with the belief that the dead walked the Earth on All Hallows Eve, and the dead would not recognize the living if they were dressed as if they were demons, witches or other appropriate beings. But today, Halloween costumes are most likely worn for tricks and fun, and will range from the delightful to the frightful!

Yes, it's still August and could be too early to talk about Halloween but to others, like Christmas and other important holidays, Halloween is also their most anticipated event of the year. And probably shopping for Halloween costume safety especially for the kids are on their lists as early as now. To avoid shopping rush at the department store during the holiday itself, you need the web's finest theater and online store that would save your time and effort. Costume Cauldron offers over 10,000 masquerade costumes and other Halloween items for you to choose from to liven up your party. Whether you're looking costumes, for kids, adults, toddlers, teens, babies and even pets. Some selected items are also in huge sale where you can avail 50% price off on your chosen item. So, shop now and start saving money for the rest!

Soulmas Day

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Today, we celebrate the day in which special prayers are offered for the souls of our departed in purgatory..

Here's a few paragraphs that will bring you back to the times on how this occasion has begun:

All Soul's Day is on November 2, just after the All Saint's Day and is an official holiday of the Catholic Calendar. It is a Roman Catholic day of remembrance for friends and loved ones who have left for their heavenly abode. All Soul's Day has its roots in the ancient Pagan Festival of the Dead, based on the pagan belief that the souls of the dead would return for a meal with the family. Candles kept in the window guide the souls back home and another place was set at the table. Children came asking for food to be offered symbolically to the dead, but then distributed them among the hungry.

Catholics believe that those who die are not immediately eligible for the Beatific vision (the reality and goodnes of God and heaven) and need to be purged of their sins. The Catholic Church calls this purification of the elect "purgatory." The Catholic church maintains that there will be a purification of the believers prior to entering heaven and the prayers and masses of the faithful benefit those in the state of purification.

In All Soul's Day the friends and relatives of the departed souls pray and offer requiem masses. There are three Requiem Masses that are said by the clergy to assist the souls from Purgatory to Heaven: one for the celebrant, one for the departed, and one for the pope. While the Feast of All Saints is a day to remember the glories of Heaven and those there, the Feast of All Souls reminds us of our obligations to live lives on the holy path and that there will be purification of the souls of those destined for Heaven.