Blessed Samhain! Happy Halloween!
Although this year it won't be possible to celebrate as we normally would due to the pandemic, it doesn't make this time if the year any less exciting!
Over at Fata Morgana this year, I set up 1 single photo album and divided each category within the album with a divider image. It is bittersweet to think that this particular album will not have any new stock uploaded to it soon!
Having said that, it will be nice to share a vaster variety of goodies to the rest of the photo album, and diversify the content shared on both the Facebook page as well as on the instagram feed.
So, what makes this the best time of the year, you might be wondering?
There is no short answer I can give, but I will do my best to put in writing my perspective.
In everyday life, I find that people are too rushed, trying to keep up with the rat race, and not really taking time to connect with their inner child. Halloween brings back a childlike glee and rekindles the flame of playfulness and finding amusement in the little things. We get to play dress up, carve pumpkins, be inventive in the kitchen to use up all the pumpkin flesh that is a delicious casualty of the Jack off Lanterns' creation. Trick or treating not only allows us to spend more time with our children, but it also allows up to connect with our neighbours in the day and age where one rarely knows who their neighbours are, let alone have a connection with them.
Another aspect of the awesomeness of the Spooky Season is the fact that the unspoken rule that one isn't allowed to grieve beyond a few days, and should go back to "business as usual" flies out of the window. It is suddenly ok to remember our dear departed, and it is suddenly socially acceptable to both cry over the loss as well as laugh at the memories of the good times we would have shared with those who have passed away.
It is said that the veil separating the world of the living, and that of the dead, is at it's thinnest on Samhain. I must admit that this thought is comforting, and makes it feel like I'm due my annual reunion with all the people dear to me who have died over the years.
Every year, I look forward to Samhain, lighting up a bonfire, and celebrate with fellow witchy-type people. This year things will have to be conducted online, so we don't have to miss out on celebrations, at least!
From a shop perspective, I love encountering so many Halloween Fiends such as myself and being able to provide spooky stuffs to bring little moments of joy.
This year, I decided to hold a Spooktacular Giveaway for whoever picks up their order as opposed to having it delivered. The giveaway runs until The Best Day of the Year - today- and it closes at 8pm Malta time.
It has been a super busy week, and as I write this, I'm expecting one of you lovely folk to drop by at any minute. It has been wonderful seeing so many of you visit! Many familiar faces, and quite a few new ones too!
Now, to finish up my coffee, and continue cooking and baking and celebrating at home with my little Spooky Monster High student.
Until next time!
Ros
