HALLOWEEN Page for Alexander the Great Floren

The word "Halloween" derives from the Eve of All Saints, the holy ("hallowed") ones, hence the Eve of All Hallows, Hallow Even (or "evening"): Hallow e'en. To learn more about Halloween, go to Customs and Traditions, an informative site developed by the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. The site provides details about the origins of Halloween traditions; it also explains the Christian celebration of Halloween and the Celtic and neo-pagan celebrations of Samhain and describes common misconceptions about Halloween.

Things That Go Bump in the Night.

Subtitled "The Skull Speaks" and developed by the National Institute for Science Education at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, this site is about fear, its causes, and the physiological mechanism behind it. The site includes a discussion of why the image of the “mad scientist” has been so popular and why some people seek thrills and love risks. The site includes a glossary and a bibliography of both print and Web resources.d

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Happy Halloween Birthday, Alexander Joseph Floren!

Ben & Jerry's Halloween Page. A listing of links to Halloween treats including some history, crafts, games and party ideas (go easy on the ice cream!)! They write, "Most folks familiar with Ben & Jerry's know full well that Halloween is our absolutely most way-favorite time of year. For those of you who never knew & those of you who're new to us, we've left a few ~~ghouls~~ clues for you to follow... if you dare. We leave you fair warning, too: once you've gone through the Flavor Graveyard's gates, you risk totally losing yourself at every turn, so if you can't stand the eek!s, stay out of the Haunted House, & if you're too spooked to commune with the souls of old flavors, don't go moaning in the Mausoleum that we didn't warn you. We've put together a whole bunch of tricks, treats, tips, links, etc. to help you have a happy and safe Halloween."

Booville. A site developed by Carol Blake of Blake and Associates, Internet Marketing Consultants, the Table of Contents lists these topics: | Halloween Haunts | Trick Net Treat | Cast a Spell | Trick or Treat | Boo Books. Here you can find online Halloween activities and a contest, as well as listings of Halloween events in the U.S. and children's books.

Games for Parties. Mummy Wrap? Monster Freeze Dance? Mad Scientist Laboratory? Halloween Pictionary? Musical Tombstones? Take your pick. You'll find concise directions for fun party games at this site.