In Honor of One of the Worlds Oldest Holidays

By on October 31, 2011

 

In honor of “All Hallows Eve”all of us at The Green Stylist would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.

Below is a quote from Washington Irving’s ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’. Also if you are a little curious about the History of Halloween feel free to check out this interesting link to the New York Times article Customs of Halloween’ written on October 30, 1892.

 

What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy
night! With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the
waste fields from some distant window! How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with
snow, which, like a sheeted specter, beset his very path! How often did he shrink with
curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread
to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind
him! and how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among
the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scouring!
- – - Washington Irving ‘The Legend of Sleep Hollow’.

Note: The image was taken by Jodi Truglio at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. The Witch in this picture is made of Chocolate.

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