Halloween originated by the Ancient Celts with an annual pagan festival of Samhain to welcome the harvest at the end of Summer. It was celebrated with bonfires, feasting and dancing in costumes to ward off ghosts. Wiccans honored their ancestors by building altars adorned with pumpkins, apples and other fall crops. Some Wiccans added photos of deceased family members and even special baked bread to feed visiting spirits. Storytelling was also part of the rituals. Samhain was one of the 66 seals, and he was worshiped as a God.
In Central and southern Mexico, “Dia de los Muertos” is also known as “Day of the Dead”.
The festivals seem to share the same concepts as the Festival of Samhain. However, rather than mourning the dead which was seen as disrespectful. They celebrate their deceased family members' lives with bright yellow marigold flowers, food and favorite drinks of the departed.
Halloween today in America morphed into some kind of joke. Parents dressing their kids up like cartoon characters and Memes to go around knocking on doors for candy only to come home and “inspect” your kids stash and put aside your favorite candies. For adults that still like to dress up, go to Halloween parties and get all wrecked and take an Uber home.
In Second Life, Halloween is celebrated by a Global community to bring in their own special traditions for others to enjoy. Here are some locations in Second Life where you can experience Halloween in the comfort of your own home and go clubbing, check out some concerts, decorate your crib or go shopping for that perfect costume. Enter some contests for a chance at winning Lindens for Best Costume like everrrr!
Here are some haunts below to check out! Happy Halloween!
LUXE Paris New Masquerade Shop
You don't want to be ugly for Halloween? LUXE Paris NEW MASQUERADE Shop is for you! Stylish disguises! Harajuku Girl, Lady Sheriff, Squid Guards, Private Benjamin, Mr Galaxy, Princess Anastasia, Marie-Antoinette, Witch in Flames... L$300 to L$350 for a complete costume! Once you are all ready for your Halloween party, have a look at our regular collection in the main store. Inspired by the European haute couture, LUXE Paris offers elegant clothes for ALL occasions. Need a pose to immortalize your new looks? Visit our ProPose store, professional fashion poses by the top model Ponchituti Boucher. And finally, hit our private jet for a ride to our SUPER OUTLET in the SKY where everything is L$50! All day every day!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bao/60/75/26
2RAW’S HALLOWEEN PARTY
OCTOBER 27TH @ 1:00pm SLT
EVENT- BEST IN HALLOWEEN OUTFIT CASH PRIZE AND A CAR TO BE WON
HALLOWEEN MUSIC
LOCATION 2RAW STRIP CLUB
RECOMMENDED MIDNIGHT SETTING FOR BEST EFFECT
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/2RAW%20EXTREME/29/197/30
InspireMe City and InspireMe Estates Presents :DJ Sophia
October 27th @ 2pm SLT
5000L+ Halloween Costume Contest
Linden giveaway for different costumes.
Trick or Treat
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/InspireMe%20City/171/130/22
MULTIVERSE HALLOWEEN PARTY/ LGBTQ Club & Safe Place
October 31st @ 1:00pm SLT
WHO: DJS DADDO, STEVEDJ, CONGIDJ, LUCA, AURORA-JADE
WHEN: OCT-31 1-6PM SLT
WHAT: COSTUME CONTESTS! L$ PRIZES
GENRE: DANCE/ELECTRONIC
LIMO BELOW!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Upper%20Fenland/16/25/67
Transylvania (/^VAMPIRE EMPIRE^\) Goth Vampire Community
October 31st @ 6:00pm SLT
Come Celebrate the best night of the year with your Bloody DJ's from 6pm-8pm slt as they spin some scary tunes. We have a Transylvanian at the wheel as they drive us screaming into the night. Don't be late!
Transylvania - Second Life's Oldest Vampire Community and home to some of the best DJs on the grid! Active Goth Scene ~ Strong Vampiric Style ~ Lycan ~ DJs ~ Residential Rentals
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Transylvania/192/149/31
Don’t forget to search the event listings for Halloween Events happening across the grid this month.
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