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90Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Facts and Fiction
Front of the Trans-Allegehny Lunatic Asylum Right in the heart of Weston, WV sits an enormous structure known as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Currently a historical landmark, it is the largest hand-cut...
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77Why Do We Celebrate Halloween?
Since I was brought up in a family that has never celebrated Halloween, I have always wondered why do we (as a culture) in the United States celebrate Halloween? What is the whole reason behind dressing up in silly costumes and going trick-or-treating? Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What exactly is it that we are celebrating and what is the reasoning or history behind it?
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86History of the jack o lantern
Ever wonder where the name "Jack o' lantern" came from? Ever wonder who came up with the idea of carving pumpkins and putting candles inside? Why is it associated with Halloween traditions? Is the Jack o...
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76Historic Ghost Sightings
Ghosts are referred to as an essence of any organism, particularly a human being. The most likely meaning of the word ghost is an illusion of a dead human being. However, a spirit or a ghost is not always a...
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86A Haunted Tour of Tucson Arizona
Ghosts, goblins and other spirits have always been a part of the Halloween tradition since the time the ancient Celts in Ireland started the Halloween tradition with the belief that Halloween was an evening...
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79The Haunted History Of Halloween , Ghosts , and More
Yes Halloween has always been my favorite Holiday of all time. On this page you will find Halloween Clip Art , Halloween Recipes , Ghost Stories and much much more. Plus all kinds of information about...
75Why We Carve Pumpkins At Halloween
Why do we carve scary faces into pumpkins at Halloween and call them Jack-O-Lanterns anyway? The reason stretches back into the mists of time to the ancient Celtic religion. Before it was Halloween,...
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65The Evolution of Halloween Traditions
Samhain and Halloween For many people, Halloween is a chance to dress up in costumes and go door to door seeking candy. However, there is more to Halloween than that. I am going to provide you with some...
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65Some Personal Ghost Stories
I've always had the ability to see things that most people couldn't. I never felt comfortable telling anyone about what I saw, when I did most would laugh or call me crazy. It wasn't until I was an adult that...
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68Halloween Facts and Trivia
Happy Halloween! Halloween - is a fun holiday celebrated annually every Oct 31st - also called All Hallow's Eve and All Saint's Eve - usually observed by many...
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