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  1. I hosted many memorable parties in my lifetime, before becoming a confirmed Hermit, but perhaps the best was our 1977 "Disco Wizard of Oz" Party, based on the "Meco Plays 'The Wizard of Oz'" Disco Album. A fine time was had by all! #halloween #wizardofoz #dorothy #glinda #goodwitch #badwitch #munchkins #franklbaum #wizard #thewonderfulwizardofoz #halloweenparty #halloweengathering #samhain #autumnequinox #equinox #changeofseasons #sevenmountains #holiday #holidays #celebrating #celebrate

  2. One of the theories I explore addresses the question: why are these two Munster-Mórrígna found in seasonal *triples* celebrating #imbolc, #Bealtaine, and #Lughnasa, but not #Samhain? And the answer, I think, is that in these guises they represented stages of the Corn: Planting, Ripening, and Harvest.

    That leaves one season and one goddess, but we already have a good idea: the last sheaf of the corn was woven and kept respectfully for next year, and called the #Cailleach - the same name as the goddess of Winter.

    That seems to put the Mórrígan in the position of being the representation of the "Maturing/Ripening" stage of the Corn. Planting should be done by Bealtaine! Planting is Brighid's business! :)

  3. 3-Now the (first 2) #Spectra #Peertube links for the same videos, slightly smaller files, as always. You can also just go to my YouTube or Spectra page to see all the videos. See the first 2 posts for thumbnails with alt text

    1 Goddess for Dark Days, Witches - and Rebirth!
    spectra.video/w/db1nmv7JCBwWPg
    2 Time of Spirits Ends
    spectra.video/w/vhTcJtejZJpypq
    #Ragana #Halloween #Samhain #CrossQuarterDay #winter #pagan #animist #Latvian #SeasonalRhythms

  4. 1-A series of 4 short videos for the #CrossQuarterDay between Autumn Equinox + Winter Solstice. The date is +/- November 7, observances from 10/ 31 to 11/ 10: #Halloween #DayOfTheDead #Samhain, #MartinsDay etc. In #Latvian tradition it's #Mārtiņi or Mārtiņdiena- which shares a name- and modern date, Nov 10- with the Christian saint, but celebrates a much older #pagan god.
    YouTube links in 2 posts, then #Spectra
    1 Goddess for Dark Days, Witches - and Rebirth! #Ragana
    youtube.com/shorts/Mh1CqK7FNTY

  5. No fair, this Halloween demon stole all my spoons. That's why it's so late & I'm trying out the altbot for alt text this time. 🤞

    Why, yes. This critter was inspired by the xenomorph from Alien / Aliens.

    🎃🧟👻👾 :alert: Happy Halloween! :alert:👾👻🧟🎃

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  6. Halloween traces its origins to Ireland over 2,000 years ago, where ancient Celts celebrated Samhain — marking the end of harvest and the start of winter. 🎃🍀

    👉 Read more on how Ireland’s history shaped today’s Halloween traditions: bluewaterhealthyliving.com/new

    #Halloween #Ireland #History #Samhain #Culture #Traditions #GBSMedia #BWHL #BlueWaterHealthyLiving

  7. Yeah, sorry I'm running late.
    That last minute shop for Halloween goodies & treats is always a doozy.

    👾👻 :alert: 2 Days to Samhain / Halloween! :alert: 👻👾

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  8. Er, I don't want to alarm anyone but what was the ship that Count Dracula took to escape his Carpathian home?

    Well, whatever it was, it's still:
    :alert: 5 Days to Samhain / Halloween! :alert:

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  9. Wonder if they're trying to decide on a theme for the Halloween party, Or will Dr. Frankenstein insist on continuing to experiment on this unfortunate creature instead?

    Well, they've still got time to plot their escape from their maker's clutches yet.

    ❗ 9 Days till Samhain / Halloween ❗

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  10. Running late but the countdown must go on, or I'm sure I've heard someone say that, somewhere. Anyway, something, something & life getting in the way.

    I'm just hoping that this isn't what's left of this year's Santa. Though if the mouse & snake think they can do a better job, I'm not going to stop them.

    :alert: 10 Days to Samhain / Halloween! :alert:

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  11. The day was running away from me, so I sent my unicorn to catch it. When it came back it had only gone & stabbed Geoff. (Apologies to all Geoff's out there.)

    Ooh, er… only 19 Days to Samhain / Halloween!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  12. Another doodle, another day closer.
    Wonder what's going through the bat's mind?

    Bat: FML! Bloody hell! A birb eating spider's web! 😱

    23 days till Samhain / Halloween!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  13. Whew! Time really does a runner when you have fun & … oh shucks. Looks like I forgot to warn 27's & 26's monsters not to have a soak.in the apple bobbing acid.
    Oops! 🤷

    So, 25 days to Samhain / Halloween!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  14. Oops! Forgot I'd invited the neighbours kids round.

    is it me or is there something odd about them?

    28 Days till Samhain / Halloween! That's only 4 weeks! 😧

    EDIT: CrapDoodle inspired by Trever Henderson's Black eyed children. Sorry for not adding this nugget when originally posted. Yes, I can be complete idiot when the mood takes me 🫣.

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  15. Oh no! There's been a major glitch! Yesterday's CrapDoodle was numbered a day closer 😱.
    Never fear, I'll put some AI on.the case & fix it with today's doodle.

    Here's how yesterday's might have looked if there hadn't been a glitch 🤷.
    35 Days er, 34 ahem! Days till Samhain / Halloween!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  16. Who says you need to rub an oil lamp to get a genie?
    A teapot with a well steeped tea, poured into a teacup by your resident ghost will do just fine for summoning a genie. Though, you might want to give them a minute.

    Looks like it's 37 Days to Samhain / Halloween!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  17. Wow! Is it me or is somebody deliberately pressing down too hard on time's speed pedal?

    Either way I'm pleased to introduce Derpthulhu. The bastard offspring Cthulhu doesn't want anyone knowing about.

    Now it's 43 Days till Samhain / Halloween!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  18. One of the signs of the End Times! 😱
    Or just what can happen when messing with tech in ways it wasn't meant to be messed with? 🤔

    Either way, it's 45 Days till Samhain / Halloween!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  19. Nah, my brain's still being a complete Meh-Nah-Nope about being creative. So good job I went with Crapdoodles rather than masterpieces 😃😂.

    Looks like it's only, 51 Days till Samhain / Halloween!

    @creativearts If you insist on being "Opt Out!" Maybe Mastodon os not for you as you're being Data Grabby like.the Big Corps!
    So either switch it round so.people can, here's the Important bit: Opt In if they so choose!

    I was never asked, ergo I Did Not Opt In! I might have done but as I was Not Asked it falls to you to Opt Me Out. It's Your circus, not mine!

    #Samhain #Halloween #SamhainCountdown #HalloweenCountdown #Doodle #CrapDoodle #Drawing #PenSketch #Art #Freeform #CountdownToHalloween #CountdownToSamhain

  20. A very happy Dhanteras,
    the first day of Diwali 🪔
    Happy Halloween 👻 🎃
    and Blessed Samhain🕯️ to all!

    I hope you have a terrific time! 🎃

    Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. May this Diwali bring you and your loved ones joy, prosperity and enlightenment. 🪔

    Helloween, the eve of All Saints, is a time for fun and mischief. Whether you're dressing up in a costume, carving pumpkins, or indulging in sweet treats, I hope you have a terrific time! 🎃

    Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is a time for reflection, honoring the ancestors, and embracing the mysteries of the unknown. May you find peace, wisdom and connection during this sacred time. 🕯️

    No matter how you choose to celebrate, I hope you take a moment to appreciate the beauty and magic of this season. May it bring you warmth, joy and inspiration, and may the coming year be full of love, growth and abundance.

    🎉🎃🕯️🪔

    #Diwali #trickOrTreat
    #Halloween #HappyHalloween #sweets #Halloween #HappyHalloween #FestivalOfLights #Hindu #Sikh #Jain #Festival #Celtic #Dhanteras #Diwali #Helloween #Samhain #FestivalOfLights #Hindu #Sikh #Jain #Festival #Halloween #Ancestors #Celtic #Reflection #Mystery #SeasonOfMagic #Warmth #Joy #Inspiration #Love #Growth #Abundance #HappyDiwali #Spooktacular #HonorTheAncestors #EmbraceTheMystery #ReflectionTime #SeasonalCelebrations #CulturalDiversity #ReligiousFreedom #RespectAndInclusion #GlobalCommunity

    esperanto.masto.host/@Debby/11

  21. #TempleThursday: When #Conaire arrived at Da Derga’s hostel on the magical feast of #Samhain after breaking a series of sacred vows, he faced his doom within it. A hag came to him demanding entrance. When the king of Tara denied it, she stood on one leg like a crane and cursed him. Immediately, Conaire developed an all-consuming thirst, which no water from any source in #Ireland could quench, and died of it.
    Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of #Celtic #Mythology and #Folklore`