Pearls Lace & Leather: SAMHAIN

Friday, October 26, 2012

SAMHAIN

I love Halloween. I love the traditions, the folklore, the costumes, and of course the food. Halloween as we know it has its roots in ancient Western Europe. Halloween or Hallows' Eve is the modern name for Samhain. Samhain is the end of the summer and the beginning of the time of darkness. It is the time of the year when the veil between the physical world and the spirit world is thin, a time to honor our ancestors and those whom have passed on. A time to celebrate the bounty of the Harvest and turn our attention to the wisdom and teachings of the Crone. As we near Samhain, the pagan new year, our sense of wonder grows and the child in all of us relishes the joys of guising as we plan the costumes with care. We attend the parties and laugh with the revelry that marks this amazing holiday as we give thanks for the harvest. There are those who feel a deep spiritual call to the religious implications of Samhain and they can be found in their circles alone or with their covens. Voices raised in worship and communion on this most holy of nights as Cailleach's presence in the world grows stronger dancing to her glory celebrating the coming of the darkness. Embrace Samhain and celebrate for this is the eve of Cailleach's reign and Her cold icy grip is strong forcing us to settle near our hearths to craft, study, and share stories.

Poulet of PurpleMoon Creations released this beautiful gown for Halloween, La Mort Douce. I could go on forever telling you about how beautiful it is, how it flows about the body. But in this case pictures are indeed worth a thousand words. You can find this gown both in PurpleMoon Creations main store and at Epicosity presents-Fashionably Dead.