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Irish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America during Ireland's Great Famine of the 1840s.
On All Hallows’ eve, the ancient Celts would place a skeleton on their window sill to represent the departed. Originating in Europe, these lanterns were first carved from a turnip or rutabaga. Believing that the head was the most powerful part of the body, containing the spirit and the knowledge, the Celts used the "head" of the vegetable to frighten off the embodiment of superstitions.
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Roniiv says:
Outstanding!
Nov 9, 2009
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Pelle says:
Very cute Halloween page!!
Oct 17, 2009
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kruk says:
beautiful!!
Oct 17, 2009
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dyozah@_@ says:
(\/)Very Impressive!!! ( . .)Magnificent Page!!! @(")(")
Oct 16, 2009
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scrapitude says:
this is so beautiful and very creative!
Oct 16, 2009
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zanthia says:
terrific page, love luna in the leaves
Oct 16, 2009
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Erie Scrapper says:
OMG this is just GREAT! Into my favs...
Oct 16, 2009
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Xguern66 says:
This brought a smile to my face. Luna is so cute tucked up nice and safe in her leaves and quite oblivious to the dangers around her! Thanks again for the info. As Mary says we don't "do" Halloween here in NZ.
Oct 15, 2009
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MaryWonder says:
This is stunning. Love the leaves covering Luna. We don't celebrate halloween in NZ so thank you for telling us where it came from!
Oct 15, 2009
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gingersnaps says:
great page ... adorable!
Oct 15, 2009
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DitzBitz says:
I love it Rose Marie! gorgeous!!! & what a darling baby!
Oct 15, 2009
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amelia123 says:
fabulous halloween page, i love it xxx
Oct 15, 2009
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Katlin's Grandma says:
This is such a beautiful page. Wonderful lo:0)
Oct 15, 2009
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limeynana says:
wow wonderful story telling and page...
Oct 15, 2009
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Sk8tingmom says:
Wonderful and informative page!
Oct 15, 2009
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y2bonnie says:
Awesome page! Beautifully done!
Oct 15, 2009
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Tmyers810 says:
Absolutely adorable, You have scrapped your page so beautifully:)
Oct 15, 2009
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pammykez1969 says:
fantastic page very informative
Oct 15, 2009
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mommyj says:
Beautifull done and explained.
Oct 15, 2009
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