Got you covered! So in modern times, Halloween is a cause for celebration. It's been so long divorced from where things used to be that it's now become an occasion for people to dress up as things they like, or things that would otherwise scare them, and have fun. For kids, they go door-to-door and get candy.
For adults, it's more about having fun at parties. It's a big excuse to jump outside our daily lives and work outside social norms for a while.
It was All Hallows Eve once upon a time. It probably all comes from pagan-era Celtic customs - and came over to North America from Britain a few centuries ago.
A lot of what you'll see, like the carved pumpkins, probably started out about frightening evil spirits. It had a lot to do with Christian saints days, and a belief that there was a certain vulnerability to evil forces on a specific day.
A lot of people still believe that, I just think people like an excuse to step outside themselves for a bit. And stuff themselves with chocolate. As for costumes, it's whatever you want!
Some people like to feel a bit sexy and attractive, others like to dress up as a favorite character, or just something they find fun. It's pretty much whatever you want.
Then you're halfway there. I think this is the day before? Can't remember - it's been approximately forever since I needed to remember. But no, you wouldn't - all this didn't start up until
I want to say the 1700s? So after your time, I think.
But, but but but - there's only one way to solve this dilemma: and that's to take you costume shopping. Find something that makes you laugh, or feel ultra Sypha, or just like you could spin the world on your finger.
Hey! I checked out the dungeon you mentioned, and it was algebraic! I didn't see any monsters, but that's okay, because I did find some treasure.
[ He points the camera at a small pile of mostly junk: several modern coins, some shiny and/or colorful rocks, three pristine bottle caps, one very rusty old key, and 6 coins that are at least 100 years old. ]
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Date: 2020-10-12 03:11 am (UTC)This is Sypha.
Do you know what is a "Hallowe'en Party"?
Costumes are required and I do not know what that means. Could you explain this to me?
Always :)
Date: 2020-10-12 03:23 am (UTC)Got you covered! So in modern times, Halloween is a cause for celebration. It's been so long divorced from where things used to be that it's now become an occasion for people to dress up as things they like, or things that would otherwise scare them, and have fun. For kids, they go door-to-door and get candy.
For adults, it's more about having fun at parties. It's a big excuse to jump outside our daily lives and work outside social norms for a while.
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Date: 2020-10-12 04:32 am (UTC)What do adults usually dress up as?
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Date: 2020-10-12 09:26 pm (UTC)A lot of what you'll see, like the carved pumpkins, probably started out about frightening evil spirits. It had a lot to do with Christian saints days, and a belief that there was a certain vulnerability to evil forces on a specific day.
A lot of people still believe that, I just think people like an excuse to step outside themselves for a bit. And stuff themselves with chocolate. As for costumes, it's whatever you want!
Some people like to feel a bit sexy and attractive, others like to dress up as a favorite character, or just something they find fun. It's pretty much whatever you want.
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Date: 2020-10-12 10:28 pm (UTC)But it does not have costumes or candy or decorations associated with it.
I have no favourite characters, Barbara. What should I do?
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Date: 2020-10-12 10:36 pm (UTC)I want to say the 1700s? So after your time, I think.
But, but but but - there's only one way to solve this dilemma: and that's to take you costume shopping. Find something that makes you laugh, or feel ultra Sypha, or just like you could spin the world on your finger.
I'm free after work any day, if you want. :)
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Date: 2020-10-12 11:22 pm (UTC)Yes, let us look for costumes together! Are you free in the evening this Friday?
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Date: 2020-10-12 11:26 pm (UTC)video; backdated to late October because what is time
Date: 2020-11-25 11:49 pm (UTC)[ He points the camera at a small pile of mostly junk: several modern coins, some shiny and/or colorful rocks, three pristine bottle caps, one very rusty old key, and 6 coins that are at least 100 years old. ]
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Date: 2020-11-26 02:40 am (UTC)Well I'm not sure what makes an algebraic dungeon, but that's definitely some treasure! I'm glad you found it!
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Date: 2020-11-26 11:28 pm (UTC)Do you think this is enough for the kids?
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Date: 2020-11-28 02:05 am (UTC)We're ok on that front - you keep your treasure. But thank you so much for thinking of us. It means a lot.
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Date: 2020-11-28 03:08 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-11-28 11:39 pm (UTC)Y'know, I wish more people had your philosophy. World would be...well, worlds, I guess, would be better places.
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Date: 2020-11-29 09:57 pm (UTC)Ooo's not so bad. There are evil wizards and monsters and stuff, but a lot of good people too.
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Date: 2020-11-29 10:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-11-29 11:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-11-29 11:17 pm (UTC)[And her alter ego would likely pay it a visit, just to make sure of what it was - and shut it down if needs be.]
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Date: 2020-12-04 01:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-12-04 01:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-12-05 07:18 pm (UTC)