![]() ![]() Halloween has quickly become one of the largest holidays in the United States, but its history and origins still remain a mystery to so many. The Halloween Preservation Society is dedicated to the education, appreciation, observance, and recognition of the diverse history and practices associated with the holiday of Halloween. It can be a time of fun and laughter, gathering with your friends and others in your community, and celebrating one of the United States’ (and the world’s) longest-running and most popular holidays. ![]() The Earth replenishes itself (and us along with it) with the death cycle that is necessary for new life to spring forth.įor others, it is and was a time to honor our departed loved ones, offering them a safe place to rest, if even for just one night, whether it be through the Christian traditions of All Saint’s Day and Hallowmas, the Wiccan beliefs of the festival of darkness, Sabbats, and the wheel of the year, or your own personal belief system.įor some, it’s a time of mumming and guising, now known simply as trick or treating, and going door to door in costumes to collect various treats and candy (and maybe even soul cakes and Calaveras), while being illuminated not by the turnips and mangel-wurzels of the past, but with pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns (which may or may not still represent spirits and/or ward off evil spirits). Halloween is an oft-misunderstood time of the year with steep traditions in Gaelic and Celtic lore (among others), conjuring imagery of our world’s veil being lifted and allowing for Aos Si and other remnants of pagan beliefs and nature’s spirits to walk among us.įor many, it is and was simply a time to celebrate the harvest and the cyclical nature of life and death. $40 per person includes two copies of one silhouette. She is a nine-time Master Traditional Artist, working around the world demonstrating her historical silhouette skills to many thousands of people each year. Muney has been featured in regional, national and international events, fairs, and museums, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Smithsonian Institution, international museums and events across the USA, in Canada, Australia and Europe. She is self-taught and specializes in history events, helping visitors experience the past by participating in their own historical portrait. Muney is one of only a handful of freehand-scissoring silhouette artists working in the world. She employs only her eyes, paper and scissors to craft silhouettes. Her work is done freehand with only scissors and without drawing, tracing a shadow or using any machine. Within moments, you will own a classic portrait that is reminiscent of historic portraits from centuries past. Visit the Grapevine Christmas Village and experience portraiture that predates the invention of the camera! On Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5, world-renowned silhouette artist Lauren Muney of “Silhouettes by Hand” will hand cut a silhouette of you or a loved one. Description: Guests can kick off the new year and take the Epic Plunge with our Crew into anticipated water temperatures in the 50’s! Afterward, they can thaw off with a cup of hot chocolate while inside the waterpark, which is kept at a pleasant 84 degrees. All participants willing to brave the cold and take the plunge will receive an “I Conquered the Epic Plunge” long-sleeved t-shirt, hot chocolate after they take the plunge, as well as a full-day admission ticket to enjoy everything Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has to offer.Description: North Texas’ largest indoor waterpark is celebrating the holiday spirit to Grand Prairie with a New Year’s Eve Bash that is sure to amaze! Spend your New Year’s Eve on the beach with our Epic Crew as we ring in 2022! Add to your experience with a delicious New Years’ dinner like no other! Guests can enjoy immersive activities, delicious eats, and live entertainment as we keep the party going all night long.
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