Samhain. What's everyone doing?

[expatinscotland]

Will hopefully spend most of the day outside.

[Mirage]

Its my 38th birthday today & I have spent virtually all day outside in the open air.Was working outside this morning & took the dd's for a very long walk this afternoon.We collected conkers,acorns,leaves ect.I have a basket of squashes on my front doorstep & rings of chillies hanging up on either side of the door.

I love this time of year.

[MerlinsBeard]

what are you 'supposed' to do at SAmhain?

[LittleScarer]

I am going to Samhain celebrations on the High Street, great parade with battle between winter and summer thingy.

[expatinscotland]

I like to let it rip at Beltane instead .

[LittleScarer]

Missed beltane this year, although I do generally enjoy a bit of organised chaos!

[expatinscotland]

Samhain I usually do at home, for some reason.

But yeah, Beltane is wild as it's meant to be!

[Flamebat]

I do a party with my mate and many children, but that isn't often on 31st... that I normally see in quietly - like a calm NYE.

Sooooooooooo looking forward to Yule this year though

[expatinscotland]

Fire's a big part of it, for me, either a real one or candles.

It's cleansing, it's the stuff of life, etc.

Especially if I'm scrying.

[SamhainWitch]

The extra place at the table is because it is a traditional time to contact family spirits. You lay a place in case any decide to visit for the meal.

[pointyfangedWeredog]

Ah yes. I see now. The thinning between our world and the spirit world.

[Flamebat]

It tends to be lots of reflection for me.

Considering tarot too... I very rarely touch my tarot cards (mainly because they scare me by being far too accurate ).

[glitterfairy]

Reflection and am having a party for the children with silly stuff but will lay an extra place as my grandmother is usually around me when I need her. Also will lay in a fire tomorrow night and perhaps on samhain as well. Many mnay candles too.

[MerlinsBeard]

lay in a fire? do u mean you will start a fire? or that u will lie in one?

[DelGhoul]

sorry but I just have to lolololol at that mom, has really made me giggle. I'm sure you mean make a fire not lie in one don't you GF? How are you btw?

[MerlinsBeard]

i did think that but i thought i had better check!!

[DelGhoul]

it made me cry with laughter, haven't done that for a while...thanks

[LittleScarer]

Ooh, I have a lovely woman who does my tarot cards, she says I have a touch of the psche to me... want to learn.

[Mercy]

Can someone recommend a site which explains what you are talking about, please (pref. including something child friendly)

TIA

[SamhainWitch]

Try this for starters .

I'll try to find something a bit more child orientated.

[Skribble]

Never heard of this before (samhain), I like the idea of this.

[glitterfairy]

Lol delghoul and mumof. Yep I meant start a fire! Blimey. Delghoul I am really well thanks and strong and fine. How are you? >

[pointyfangedWeredog]

That's really interesting samhainwitch. Didn't realise the origins of the apples connection to hallowe'en.

[LittleScarer]

Yes and the turnip thing?

[I knew we had it right all along!]

[Mercy]

Thanks, that's really interesting!

Am going to google for some more info. This site is designed for children \link{