Happy Halloween/Samhain/All Hallow's Eve/Wednesday

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to wish everyone a good day, whatever you happen to celebrate, be it Halloween, Samhain, All Hallow's Eve etc. Or, even if you don't celebrate at all, I just hope everyone has a good day. If you have plans tonight be sure to have fun and be safe!

Image courtesy of "digitalart" / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Behind the Blog 25: Halloween

Behind The Blog is a meme to help bloggers connect their life and interests to the content showcased on their blog. The co-hosts Faye Kathe and Melissa will provide a different topic, idea, or question every week that bloggers can relate to themselves and the books, films, or media they find interesting!

This week's theme is: Halloween

Halloween is almost here! Halloween is a day of scares, candy and fun. It’s also a day of spooky legends and scary lore. Some say that the veil between this world and the “Otherworld” is at it’s thinnest, which allows beings like ghosts, demons, spirits etc. to enter our world. Do you believe this is true? What is your favorite Halloween memory, tradition, or costume? What are your Halloween plans?

In relation to books/media:

What are some scary books that you’d recommend? What about horror movies?

I'm usually a wimp when it comes to scary movies and even scary stories. It really doesn't take much to creep me out and give me goosebumps. In the same vein, I'm really easy to scare. Too easy, even.

When I was younger, my dad had this creepy old man mask, that he would put on once my sister and I were distracted carving pumpkins. Then he'd come into the room and scare us. Sometimes he'd say something in a creepy voice, like "Who's got my golden arm?" Other years he'd just come in and say one of our names. I used to burst into tears every time I saw him in the mask. I get so engrossed in things that if you come up behind me, or touch my shoulder or even just say hi and I'm not expecting it, I jump about a mile, whether it's Halloween or not. Compile that with thinking that my dad aged 40 years in the span of a few minutes, and it's no surprise that I burst into tears. (Maybe that's why getting old scares me so much?)

The thought of the veil between our world and the "otherworld" being at its thinnest is an intriguing thought. Though if a demon, spirit, or ghost wanted to access our world and they could, I don't think they'd have to wait for Halloween to do it. It would be easiest for them to slip in on Halloween though, that makes complete sense. With everyone dressed up, they wouldn't be noticed as easily.

I have to say that's one of the things I enjoy about Halloween. Even though I haven't dressed up in years, I like the idea of being able to be somebody else, without fear of retribution or criticism.

I don't have any plans for Halloween. I might do some sort of baking. Maybe something pumpkin themed. Other than that I'll likely just hand out candy. Maybe have a Charmed marathon (surprise surprise).

Like I mentioned, I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to scary movies and books, so there aren't really any in particular that I can mention for the media tie in.

What's your favorite Halloween memory?

We'd love to have you join us for Behind the Blog!

If you're choosing to join us for Behind the Blog don't forget to link up your post by using the Linky list below!

Are you joining us? Here are our rules:

• The hosts' Behind the Blog posts go live at midnight on Friday, GMT+0:00. Feel free to post before that, just link up on Friday! 
• Feel free to make use of the button shown above, or if it clashes with your blog colours e-mail us or make your own.
• Read, write, and connect! The Linky is there for you. Make use of it!
• Last but not least, have fun!