Sadly, Richard Zom has left The Chira Project family, due to personal reasons. So that has left me with no Co-Host in the mean time.
But here's your Re-Cap of The Week: On our last show, we talked about none other than, Alice in Wonderland. Oh my god, did we have a blast talking about that. Because, seriously the dude must have been on all kinds of drugs to come up with a story like that and not to mention his unhealthy relationship with the little girl Alice who inspired the author. Can we say pedophile? Next week, has yet to be decided. But as soon as we know, you will know.
So before we get started into today's topic, I just wanted to let you guys know what will be doing every week. Just note, that the segments aren't necessarily in order for each week like it was when we were on radio. These topics will vary depending on what we plan on researching for the week.
The topics are:
1. Fact or Fiction
-A discussion about paranormal questions, trivia and Q&A. This lets the audience know more about the paranormal.
2. The paranormal Lounge (Guest Appearances)
-Interviews about the paranormal.
3. Is It True?
-A discussion about Legends, Myths and Folklore.
4. Tales of The Paranormal
-A discussion about Ghost Stories, Hauntings and Possessions.
5. Killer Chat
-A discussion on serial killers and their passing. What drove them to do these acts of violence? These are: Killer’s from the beyond!
6. Paranormal Investigation
-On location paranormal ghost hunt investigation (At the end of every month).
7. Chira’s Predictions
-Daily psychic predictions (This one will go on all segments at the end).
8. Wild Card Pick
-This lets the audience pick the topic and get more involved.
To kick things off, I wanted to talk to you guys about, Halloween: History & Origins. So, let's get started!
What is the origin of 'Halloween'?
Since Halloween itself originated in paganism, it is not surprising that its customs are related to pagan belief. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, In ancient Britain and Ireland, the Celtic Festival of Samhain was observed on October 31, at the end of summer…. The souls of the dead were supposed to revisit their homes on this day and the autumnal festival acquired sinister significance, with ghosts, witches, goblins, black cats, fairies and demons of all kinds said to be roaming about. It was the time to placate the supernatural powers controlling the processes of nature. In addition, Halloween was thought to be the most favorable time for divinations concerning marriage, luck, health, and death. It was the only day on which the help of the devil was invoked for such purposes. The Pagan Roots of Halloween
What are other names for Halloween?
Other names for Halloween are:
1. All Hallows Eve
2. All Saints' Day
3. All Souls' Day
4. Hallowed End
5. Samhain
6. Hop-Tu-Naa (Isle of Man)
Who is Halloween?
Who Was Halloween Named After?
How Did Halloween Get Its Name?
-The Celtic holiday Samhain was adopted by Christians and turned into a christian holiday.
-Samhain was celebrated the day before All Saints Day (November 2nd).
-Samhain became "All Saints Evening"
-All Saints Evening became "All Saints Even"
-All Saints Even became "All Saints Eve"
-Then the Christians changed All Saints Day to "All Hallows Day" to commemorate christian souls.
-"All Saints Eve" became "All Hallows Eve", which then was shortened to "hallows eve" then to "Halloween"!
The word Halloween is first attested in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows-Even ("evening"), that is, the night before All Hallows Day. Although the phrase All Hallows is found in Old English (ealra hālgena mæssedæg, mass-day of all saints), All-Hallows-Even is itself not attested until 1556.
Halloween started with the Celts in what is now Ireland around like 2,000 years ago. The Celts celebrated the end of the harvest and the beginning of the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer these long, dark nights made people think about death, as they do today.
Where did the custom for dressing up for Halloween?
The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred. They thought that on this night the ghost of the dead came back to Earth they would build big bonfires and dress-up in animal masks and skins to frighten away the spirits, but then, overtime, it changed into ALL HALLOWS because the church taught that you were supposed to hallow the dead.
Why did Halloween go from good to evil?
According to the Vatican, Halloween really IS evil and should be replaced with HOLYWEEN so children can dress up as saints and pray
-Vatican's first conference of exorcists warned of dangers to children-Says Halloween to blame for huge rise in demonic possessions in October
-Catholic official says Vatican receives 100's of calls from worried parents
The Catholic Church has called for Halloween to be scrapped and replaced with 'Holyween' - a night in which children would attend prayer vigils and dress up as saints. The Vatican's first official conference of exorcists warned of a danger to young people at Halloween when there is an increase in occult activity.
Father Aldo Buonaiuto, of the International Association of Exorcists, which met in Rome at the weekend, said that a spike in demonic possessions in October is down to the phenomenon of Halloween. The organisation's emergency number receives hundreds of calls over this period, around 40 a day, especially from parents who fear that their child has been initiated into the occult, he said.
He said: 'Many say Halloween is a simple carnival, but in fact there is nothing innocent or fun about it - it is the antechamber to something much more dangerous. 'There are always more evil rituals, animal sacrifices, desecrations of cemeteries and thefts of sacred bones at the time of the 31 October. Participating in Halloween is 'like an initiation into the occult', he said.
'For the sects it is the best time of year to recruit new members. From here the door to the devil can be opened. For this reason its necessary for us to speak out and not play down the danger.'
To replace the 'dangerous' festival the Catholic Church in Italy have now launched the initiative 'Holyween', he said.
'While most people are seeped in zombies and horror we put on our door or windows a light or an image evocative of the saints. 'And then there will be masses, prayer vigils and worship to celebrate the saints and victory of good over evil.' The conference of 300 exorcists from all over the world took place over the weekend after being officially recognised by the Vatican in June.At the conference, Pope Francis warned them that they must treat those possessed with 'kindness'.
He wrote in a message: 'Those who perform this particular ministry, in conjunction with the bishops' must work 'with love and kindness from the church towards those who suffer because of the evil one'.
More than many of his predecessors, Pope Francis likes to insist that Satan is real and speaks frequently about the Devil's work.
Last year he was captured performing an apparent exorcism. In astonishing footage he placed his hands on the head of a boy in a wheelchair, reciting an intense prayer until the boy slumped down exhaling sharply.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2812605/Halloween-really-evil-says-Vatican-replaced-HOLYWEEN.html
How was Halloween Created?History of Halloween
Chira's Prediction?
Halloween is the easiest way to get away with murder. But, you will get caught.
Critic's Pick:
-R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007). Emily Osment as Cassie Keller
Links:
Deaf Pagan Cross Roads
Where Did Halloween Originate? Halloweens Pagan Origins
The Lost Meaning of Halloween Night
Halloween Quotes and Sayings
Where Did Halloween Come From?
Who Was Halloween Named After?
How Did Halloween Get It's Name?
How Did Halloween Actually Get Its Name?
How Did Halloween Get Started? Who Invented Halloween?
Where Did Halloween Originate From?
Is Halloween Good or Evil?
Halloween History
By: National Geographic
The Chira Project: Halloween- History & Origins
By: CRH Serenity
