Vol. 51, No.45
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
October 30, 2013
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Halloween, Boo!!! by Jo Anne Disney El Monte
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Halloween is one of the most favorite holidays children love because it is associated with costumes and getting lots of candy. But, what do we really know about Halloween? Halloween is celebrated on October 31st every year. Reference books tell us that the name Halloween means “hallowed” or “holy evening” because it takes place the night before All Saints’ Day. However, there are many superstitions that surround Halloween. History tells us that long ago the Celts believed that on Halloween “the souls of the dead were allowed to return to their homes.” They even believed that all kinds of “dark spirits” were allowed to roam around. It seems that back then Halloween was considered a “fearful” night. And, it was told that in England some
La Primaria Students in the Pink by Michele Earle El Monte
In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and staff at La Primaria School in the Mountain View School District donned pink clothes and pink ribbons for the great cause. The kindergarten through fifth grade students were happy to show their support to the fight against breast cancer.
of the villagers and farmers would build huge bonfires and kept them burning all night long to frighten away the evil spirits. Also, the Druids, an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain, “believed that on Halloween ghosts, spirits, fairies, witches and elves came out to harm people.” They even believed that “cats had once been human
beings but were changed as a punishment for evil deeds.” But after many many years, superstitions have lessoned for most and Halloween has become a festival of parties for people young and old, dressing up in all kinds of costumes. Halloween has also traditionally been associated with symbols. In England apples are connected with
photo by Jo Anne Disney
Halloween just like pumpkins are popular in the U.S. There is even a story the Irish tell about how jacko-lanterns appeared on the scene. It seems there was a man named Jack who couldn’t get into heaven because he was cheap nor could he get Halloween continued on page 5