The night draws closer to All Hallows’ Eve, blanketing me under the inky depths of superstition and the unknown.
It’s not the tradition of trick or treating that I like, or the horror films that threaten to terrify. No, I have enough ghosts of my own. It’s the pleasure of the senses, and that devious delight in being reborn each year.
So here’s to this full moon, black cats and our whispered intentions. Spiced pumpkin pie, jack o’lanterns and the brisk cold that beckons for log fires and velvety hot chocolate.
It’s time for costumes, whether young or old. Playful, wickedness gleams, in the eyes of those who participate. Gone are the days of plastic bin liners, fashioned into a witches dress or Dracula’s cape. Now the competition has risen, pushing for bolder, fancier designs.
It’s a time to celebrate this new season of autumnal colors. Along with the crunch of acorns and crisp bracken under wellington boots, while coppery leaves that dance in the wind. The thinning umbrella of the forest rooftops, that leave a spider web of branches dancing above our heads as we plunge deeper into the wild woods. Nightfall brings the promise of a veiled identity, allowing us to blend into the shadows.
Here in Wales, it’s only a few more sleeps until bonfire night and the promise of sparklers looms. When the sweet smell of caramelized onions and roasted pork will scent the air. Thick woolen scarves and bright colored mitts. A shower of science and magic will ignite in rainbow dust, under the moon lit sky, filling my heart with child-like unbridled joy.
It’s going to be a very different Halloween this year thanks to the pandemic. But I still want to appreciate and take part in this traditions. Even if it is just carving a pumpkin and watching Hocus Pocus and the Corpse Bride.
How do you normally celebrate, and what will you be doing this year? Any movie or book recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Don’t forget to leave a comment and share your thoughts. You know I love hearing from you.
Thanks for stopping by, until next time, Much Love.
Lorraine Ambers 
I watch horror movies and documentaries all October long, and listened to some Halloween music. And, as I mentioned in my most recent blog post, a horror anthology trilogy that I’m in (Volume II of Nightmare Whispers) is going to be out tomorrow, and I’ll be helping celebrate that on Facebook.
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Good luck, Andrew!! I’m so excited for you.
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Thank you, Lorraine. Wishing you a Happy Halloween. Hope you enjoyed my last post.
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No costumes on my end this year, but we will be carving pumpkins and roasting pumpkin seeds as always. And thanks for the post! It has reminded me that I need to go check out some spooky pumpkin faces. 😛
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Ooh, yum… roasted pumpkin seed.
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Happy Halloween, Rainy. In my house, we watch Hocus Pocus and overdose on candy 🎃.
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I love your Halloween looks, Rainy!!! So fab! x
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I always loved the idea of Halloween Parties (I’m not big on parties) but dressing up always seems like fun. Maybe one day, when this pandemic finally ends
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