“The time-honored traditions of Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic myth which says that the worlds of the living and dead could blur at this time of year. It was believed that in order to protect oneself from harmful spirits, you could disguise yourself as one and fool them… stupid spirits! Well, as with all holiday celebrations, they become somewhat watered down, and what we’re left with today is merely an excuse to gorge ourselves on candy, get our homes egged by teenagers, and attend gatherings in slutty costumes normally reserved for frat parties… Still, there is something wholesome and nostalgic in the old, dusty Halloween Specials of years gone by. Whether classic or cheese ball, they embodied (or disembodied) what Halloween was all about – pretending.” w/ videos
