2 Months

...till Halloween season begins (October). Last year, I started decorating on the first day of Fall, but this year, I'm considering doing more of a 'Big Bang' at the very end.

3 Months

...till All Hallow's Eve. Looking back over the past 3 years, each Halloween Day has been progressively colder, more windy, and more rainy. I'm hoping this year breaks the trend.

Halfway to Triduum of All Hallows

Time flies doesn't it? We're only six months away from the sacred Fall trio:  All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. I prefer 'Triduum of All Hallows', but Hallowmas and Triduum of All Saints are common terms as well.

In a couple of days, I will be unveiling my decorating vision for the three holidays. Stay tuned.

All Hallow's Eve Roundup

45 trick or treaters braved the rain and wind to celebrate the high holiday. This was more than I expected in our new neighborhood, especially considering the inclement weather. Mrs. Holidays, Toddler Holidays, and Grandmother Holidays were in attendance. My good buddy Steve also made an appearance and even contributed some candy to the event.

Looking ahead, I'll be putting up a modest All Souls Day display on Saturday so stay tuned for some pictures and perhaps a little video.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!

 

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1 More Month

...till All Hallow's Eve. Boy does time fly!

Today also marks six years since Mama Holidays died. I miss her.

Here's an excerpt from her short story entitled 'The Waterfall':

     The third key placed inside the keyhole opened the door to a child, a teacher and a cross. He was a child of divinity. His teachings were pathways to eternity. The burdens he bore upon the cross were for the salvation of all humanity. As a puff of wind inched the door to its final closure, a glowing hue of red shone through its opening. The long stemmed yellow bells began to ring fervently in a clamor of victory as the door closed tightly.

Halloween Poem

Beautiful imagery, beautiful rhyme, and beautiful sentiment. Video here.

3 Months

...till All Hallow's Eve. 53 days till the first pre-haunt yard decorations start going out. 10 days till Father and Stepmother Holidays arrive for a week-long visit.

19th Century Village

This evening, Mrs. Holidays, Baby Holidays, and I went back in time to celebrate All Hallow's Eve. We'll definitely be coming back again next year.

30 More Days

...till All Hallow's Eve. Remember when it was 6 months?

2 Months

...till All Hallow's Eve.

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1 Month

...till the first yard haunt decorations go out. Here's a tentative decorating schedule for Spirit Grove II: an enchanted forest:

Sunday, September 30- Spirit Grove signpost, door wreath go up

Tuesday, October 2- 1 bat, 1 ghost hung from tree

Saturday, October 6- 1 bat, 1 ghost hung from tree; 1 miscellaneous decoration goes up; rake leaves, mow if necessary

Tuesday, October 9- 1 bat, 1 ghost hung from tree

Saturday, October 13- 1 bat, 1 ghost hung from tree; 1 miscellaneous decoration goes up; rake leaves

Tuesday, October 16- 1 bat, 1 ghost hung from tree

Saturday, October 20- 1 bat, 1 ghost hung from tree; 1 miscellaneous decoration goes up; rake leaves, mow if necessary

Wednesday, October 24- Father & Stepmother Holidays arrive

Thursday, October 25- Make epitaphs for the 7 stone tombstones; put out all 24 tombstones; 1 miscellaneous decoration goes up

Saturday, October 27- Carve jack o'lanterns; Spray paint & glitter trees, bouquets, basket; build wire arm & hand for Enchantress; rake leaves

Wednesday, October 31- Set out & hang lanterns; hang wind chimes; set out jack o'lanterns; decorate & set out Enchantress; set out bouquets for tombstones & basket; set out remaining miscellaneous decorations; prepare fog machine; set out tubs for graveyard dry ice; plug in & fill kettle; buy dry ice; rake leaves; prepare background music; fill candy bowl

The entire afternoon will be required to set up shop as trick or treat starts at 5:30.

75 Days

till All Hallow's Eve. 45 days till the first yard haunt decorations go out.  Spirit Grove II: an enchanted forest is fast approaching.

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Halloween Moon

Weather permitting, we should see a moon that is over 90% full for this year's All Hallow's Eve celebration. Check it out:

Calendar for October 2012 (United States)

October
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Phases of the moon: 8: 15: 21: 29:
Holidays and Observances: 8: Columbus Day (Most regions), 31: Halloween

90 days

...till All Hallow's Eve. 60 days till the first decoration goes out for the yard haunt. Less than a week till this year's Halloween decorations hit some of the major retail stores. Now the anticipation begins to build.



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100 Days

till All Hallow's Eve. 70 days till the first decoration goes out for Spirit Grove II: an enchanted forest. 2 weeks or less before the first Halloween decorations start hitting the stores.

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Halloween in Church

Found this delightful post over at Pumpkinrot. I really wish my church would do this too.

5 Months Till Halloween

Getting closer to All Hallow's Eve. Decorations should start hitting the stores in 2 1/2 months.

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