DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   Trick-or-treating—going from house to house in search of candy and other goodies—has been a popular Halloween tradition in the United States and other countries for an estimated 100 years. But the origins of this community-based ritual, which costumed children typically savor while their cavity-conscious parents grudgingly tag along, remain hazy. Possible forerunners to modern-day trick-or-treating have been identified in ancient Celtic festivals, early Roman Catholic holidays, medieval practices and even British politics. Ancient Origins of Trick-or-Treating    Halloween has its roots in the ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on the night of October 31. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, believed that the dead returned to earth on Samhain. People would gather to light bonfires, offer sacrifices and pay homage to the deceased.    During some Celtic ce

   This diy was found at  www.lifeartcollide.blogspot.ie  .   This was another cool and wonderful element to add to your indoor Halloween decor.  Especially, it could be the centerpiece of your kitchen table, with a matt black table cloth.  Happy Haunting! DIY Crystal Ball GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES GLASS CANDY DISH on a metal pedestal,  no plastic parts  as this will be going in the oven! Works best if the dish has a lip around the top, more visible in the pictures below. I found my dish at a garage sale missing the top and covered in dust, oh the possibilities!! GLASS GLOBE -  NECKLESS  TYPE - only the globe not the entire lamp kit. The neckless type will sit level in the dish.The globes also come in clear, none in stock...darn! Picked mine up at Lowes - $8.99. BLACK  SCULPEY  - 8 oz. (227 g) block - I purchase my Sculpey at Michaels WHITE GLUE -  WELDBOND  - I use Weldbond as it stands up to the heat of the oven. PEARL-