http://shine.yahoo.com/event/halloween/the-haunted-history-of-halloween-2404335/
I decide to make my blog regarding halloween considering its this sunday.. My article is regarding the history of halloween. Halloween actually has a much ancient history to it. Its consider all hollow's day and it is celebrateing the end of fall and begining of winter. It is a mashup between celtic and catholic beliefs and it ranges from worshipping demons to passing out candy to little kids in modern times. It is a 2 billion dollar business for candy makers so they enjoy this holiday alot. Also a little of the history consists of getting rid of evil spirits by lighting torches and wearing costumes to hide from the spirits. So halloween as you can see changed its concept over the centuries. But it came out better in the end I say. Except for dental costs for the parents lol..
I find this partly relevant also considering we just watch a bunch of movies regarding serial killers and mimicking their behaviors. Halloween is a tradition where people can act out their fantasy so say and this is similar to people acting out horror movie scenes killing people. But anyways I love halloween and I can't wait for this weekend!! I hope everyone has as much fun as I do!!
I think this is revelant and interesting to make a connection between the masquerade that is Halloween and these copycat films and discussions we've had/watched in class. I also agree that Halloween is responsible for an increase in dental costs!!
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ReplyDeleteWow I guess I never really thought about how Halloween actually started, but this is good stuff to know. I wonder where the candy industries would be these days without Halloween now that you mention the 2 billion dollar business, but I figure dentists wouldn't make much of a difference since they are rolling in the dough anyways.
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