// October 30th, 2009 // No Comments » // Holidays / Traditions, Scenic
Pumpkins and gourds are a common part of the Halloween decor. Today, a few photos of these common fall squash. Gourds (below) come in a variety of shapes, colours and textures.
Below: Unsold pumpkins sit in a pile at a roadside stand in the Winkler area.
Let’s wish the children a safe and fun-filled Halloween.
Enjoy!
~Sharon
// October 30th, 2009 // No Comments » // Holidays / Traditions
Halloween is one of the oldest holidays, second only to Christmas. Most of us view Halloween as a time for putting on costumes, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins and having theme parties. Some believe in ghosts, goblins and evil spirits that should be avoided.
Halloween is on October 31st, the last day of the Celtic calendar. It was originally a pagan holiday (All Hallows Eve) dating back over 2000 years. Halloween can be traced back to the Druids, a Celtic culture in Ireland, Britain and Northern Europe. Many of the practices involved in this celebration were based on superstition. The Celts believed the souls of the dead roamed village roads at night and since not all spirits were thought to be friendly, gifts and treats were left out to pacify the evil spirits. This custom evolved into trick-or-treating. I recall having a lot of fun on Halloween, traveling blocks and blocks with friends in our neighbourhood calling out ” Halloween Apples” and in turn receiving more apples than candy as is today’s practice. In recent years, due to safety issues for children, communities often organize Halloween events where children do not need to go door to door. Sad commentary on today’s society I think. There are many websites with information on the history of All Hallows Eve.
Enjoy!
~Sharon
// October 12th, 2009 // No Comments » // Birds Hill Provincial Park, Birds of Manitoba, Holidays / Traditions
Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. However you celebrate this day, it can still be one of reflection and thanks for families, friends, and the hope for a better world both in peace and in the health of the planet we all share.
In the tradition of “Thanksgiving Turkey” . . . . These are a pair of wild turkeys from Birds Hill Provincial Park
Enjoy !
~Sharon
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