Soul cakes are small sweet cakes given as treats on Halloween. They are thought to be the first ‘treat’ ever given. When given a soul cake, the recipient must pray for the soul of a departed member of the family giving the treat.
Halloween Treats
Oct 31st, 2014 by admin
Halloween Birthday
Oct 30th, 2014 by admin
A person born on Halloween has the ability to predict the future.
Celtic Halloween Customs
Oct 29th, 2014 by admin
Masks and costumes are worn on Halloween to fool the evil spirits.
Celtic Halloween Customs
Oct 28th, 2014 by admin
The colors of Halloween are black for the dead and orange for the harvest. On Halloween Eve, a piece of Barmbrack bread and a drink are put outside the door to appease the fairies.
Do Not Harm A Swan
Oct 25th, 2014 by admin
It is the law in Ireland that no one can harm a swan. The law was made by Milesians 4,000 yrs. ago after hearing the story of the “Children of Lir.”
New Dracula Movie Filming
Oct 23rd, 2014 by admin
The new “Dracula” movie was filmed in Northern Ireland at sites such as Giant’s Causeway, Divis Mountains and Mount Stewart.
2014 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Oct 22nd, 2014 by admin
The winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Medicine is an Irish-American, John O’Keefe, whose parents come from Co Cork. The award is for his discovery of ‘place cells’ in the area of the brain that allows the brain to have its own GPS system. This could have a major impact on Alzheimer’s disease and other brain diseases.
Traditional Halloween Food
Oct 21st, 2014 by admin
The traditional food for Halloween is Barmbrack bread. Inserted into the bread is a rag, which means if it is in your slice your finances are in trouble; a coin means you will prosper; a ring signifies marriage; and a thimble means you will never marry.
Cry of the Banshee
Oct 20th, 2014 by admin
If you hear the cry of the banshee it means someone close to you is going to die.
How To See A Witch
Oct 19th, 2014 by admin
If you wish to see a witch on Halloween you must put your clothes on inside out and walk backwards.
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