Thursday, October 30, 2008
Samhain...
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Samhain is a celebration of the last harvest of the year. Traditionally, it is considered astart of a new year because as it turns to winter, everything go to slumber. In magick, it is where the veil between the world of ours and the dead is at the thinnest. Just like hungry-ghost-festival, it is when, demons and ghost walk
amongst us. Now that is why the westerners wear costume because they want to blend in.
Long after Christianity came, Samhain was diguised as All-saints day, Hallow mass, and then come Halloween. Although held a different meaning, it still has the essense for the great feast, known as "The Feast-of-the-Dead".
This is the time where WE take the opportunity to remember the dead, our loved ones that has passed on. This is the time where we try to amend our mistakes of the past, trying to correct it and welcoming a great future.
Ever wonder why the jack-o-lantern is a national icon for samhain / halloween?
The jack-o-lantern is pumpkin with carving of evil smiles on it. This is to promote an evil aura for DEMONS!!! The candle inside is to guide the spirits to a path each has to take and at the same time, scares the demon from entering the house.
Also, WE will leave foods at our doorstep for the sprites...yes sprites, something like spirit! And we light candles near OUR window also holding the same purpose of guiding the dead.Yan danced till dawn at 11:30 AM
Samhain...