(funeral memento - above - with woven hair of the dead included) Giving up our dead is never an easy task and it doesn't matter what region of the world or what era you grew up in, it's full of rituals and also many superstitions. Let's have a look at how we have handled death - (cemetery bell system - above) During the cholera epidemic in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, people feared being buried when they weren't completely dead. Many reported digging up graves of loved ones to find signs they fought inside the coffin to get out. As this would nearly be an impossibility with the weight of the earth on the coffin and lack of oxygen, the rumors did start hysteria. Patents were put out for these bells that would allow the newly awakened buried person to pull a string, ring a bell above ground that the groundskeeper could hear. Imagine how freaking chilling that would be to actually hear one go off? I had an idea for a zombie story about that but never got aroun
It may seem early to be considering 2017's Halloween trends, but it is not only a season of anticipation, it is also one that can take months of planning, whether it's a yard haunt, a party, or costume gathering. Let's see where 2017 is headed - COSTUMES ( Spirit Halloween costumes used in the photos here) Live action movies like "Beauty and the Beast" and superhero/scifi movies like "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" will definitely influence costuming this coming season. Star Wars is still making the rounds. Inflatable costumes are a new trend that you will be seeing at Spirit Halloween store and likely the other outlets. I'm not real impressed for a few reasons - claustrophobic effect and also who wants to go to a party and no one knows who the frag they are? I mean, aren't Halloween parties about finding someone? How do you eat, drink, use the bathroom??? I see this stupid trend lasting one season max. Steampunk influences are making more of a