We Have Moved Things Around A Bit
We have zero turnip decorations; they are too scary!
Though you probably think of jack-o'-lanterns as synonymous with pumpkins, they actually find their origins with the humble turnip and the creepy story of Stingy Jack. According to the Irish folk tale, Jack invites the devil for a drink with him and, not wanting to pay, convinces the devil to turn himself into a coin to pay for the drinks.
Instead of spending it, Jack keeps the coin in his pocket next to a cross, only freeing the devil when the devil promises not to claim Jack's soul when he passes. When Jack passes, God doesn't allow him into heaven and the devil doesn't let him into hell, instead giving him a burning coal to light his way.
Jack puts this coal into a hollowed-out turnip to light his way and is forced to wander the Earth forever, a doomed soul.
Irish people would put jack-o'-lanterns outside their door to frighten away Stingy Jack and any other wandering spirits. When they immigrated to America, pumpkins (native to the New World) were used to keep their tradition alive.
Even the sun is cooperating this evening.
Our home can change colors in a matter of minutes!
Out come the boxes!
We remember most of it!
Spidy loves the heat from the lamp!
The lights change color during the night!
We visited the Elks!
New decorations from our newest dance club!
Wew had lunch at the Elks!
Scouts little friend, Barkey!
The fireplace gets special treatments!
That's gotta hurt!
We got new cushion covers for Halloween.
Perfect fit for the house
THere she goes again, SPLAT!
The local witches like to park their caps at our house!
