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Valerie Cotter's avatar

Always fascinated by this turning time of the year when the Irish Samhain comes close to the day of the dead. These latter day rituals have old roots.

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Lily Hawthorne ☀️'s avatar

Yes! I think that’s what makes this season feel so charged — the overlap of traditions like Samhain and Día de los Muertos, all reminding us that the veil feels thinner and our rituals carry such old roots. I find it fascinating and comforting. Do you have any personal rituals you practice this time of year?

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Camera & Words's avatar

What an incredibly inspiring list! Thanks for curating this for all of us. Bring on the spooky! 👻

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Lily Hawthorne ☀️'s avatar

I’m glad you liked it, thank you

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Outtamydamnmind's avatar

Love this! You captured the full October vibe cozy, spooky, magical. I’m taking notes for my own haunted reading nook and playlist.👻

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Lily Hawthorne ☀️'s avatar

You got to share them with us. I would love to know what you listen to? A playlist and a reading list tells you so much a persons personality. Do share when you can 😊

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Outtamydamnmind's avatar

Lmfao you sound like me! Music is so telling and so is reading ahh I feel the pressure to continue to expose myself lmfao 😂

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Giovanna Solimando's avatar

It’s a little too spooky for me ahah. I do love fall decor

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Lily Hawthorne ☀️'s avatar

I get it some people do Halloween really gory. I have one of those neighbors. Do you and your family take your children trick-or-treat?

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Giovanna Solimando's avatar

Yes, I’m outnumbered here lol. I was born and raised in Italy, and we don’t really celebrate Halloween. But my kids were born here and my husband too. They like it. I just use it as an opportunity to chat with our neighbors, or occasionally I’ve stayed home and chilled while they were out trick or treating.

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Lily Hawthorne ☀️'s avatar

lol I love Halloween, decorating the front yard and handing out candy. It so much fun and so cute when you see little kids dressed up. I hope you have fun this Halloween.

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Aki moroto's avatar

So much fun! I love October!! These are such fun filled activities- thanks for your spooky inspirations!!

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Lily Hawthorne ☀️'s avatar

the best month of the year 😊

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Aki moroto's avatar

Totally agreed!

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