“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit porch.”
—Robert Brault
All Hallows’ Eve, or Halloween as it is commonly referred to, developed from the ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain, a festival celebrating the changing of the seasons from light to dark (summer to winter). Traditionally, a bonfire would be lit, sweets would be prepared, and costumes were worn to ward off the evil sprits. The ancient Celts believed during this time of year, the veil that separates the worlds of the living and the dead is at its thinnest.
Over time Halloween evolved into the holiday it is today. One of the reasons it is so much fun for me is the way people decorate their lawns. Many of the photos shown here were taken moving about various neighborhoods while on my bike. I also love seeing our granddaughters dress up for the occasion and go trick or treating. There is something special in dressing up and being anything you can imagine whether a unicorn, witch, the grim reaper or super hero. There is no one to judge you because this is what the day is all about.
