Show
Notes for Thursday October 31, 2019
THIS
WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear
John,
I'm
sending this to get your reply before Halloween. I know this may
actually be on the radio that day, if you choose to read it on the
radio. Here we go. I absolutely dread Halloween each year. Growing
up, my parents were very religious, so I was not allowed to celebrate
the holiday. I think that is part of my issue with Halloween, but I
also have an issue with the whole idea of dressing our kids up as
witches and devils and parading them around the neighborhood begging
for candy. My wife and I disagree about this every year. When we
first started dating I let her know how I felt about this, but since
we've had kids, she wants them to have the “Halloween experience”
so she lets them pick out a costume and she takes them to the homes
in our area. I stay home with the lights off and I feel like a
prisoner in solitary confinement. Since we discussed this before
getting married, is it wrong for her to do this anyway? Should I
reconsider my view on this
Signed-Jack-NO-Lantern
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October
31
National
Doorbell Day
National
Caramel Apple Day
National
Knock-Knock Jokes Day
National
Magic Day
Girl
Scout Founder’s Day
Halloween
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69 percent of consumers planning to hand out candy. Total spending in
2019 will reach $8.8 billion, with the average consumer planning to
spend $86.27 on decorations, candy, costumes and more.
(from the National Retail Federation)
(from the National Retail Federation)
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He’s
first on this year’s naughty list. A drunk man swiped a Santa Claus
costume from a church in California — and was photographed sporting
it in jail while taking a long winter’s nap. The bad Santa, whose
name wasn’t released, is accused of burglarizing a storage shed at
the house of worship in Brea Tuesday, police said in a social media
post. “Dear Santa, I’m sorry I stole your red suit. I was drunk
and made some poor choices. I know it’s only October. And it’s
hot. Too hot for this suit. But I was drunk. Poor choices. Sincerely,
Drunk Santa Suit Criminal,” the Brea Police Department wrote on
Twitter. A photo posted alongside a tweet shows the guy taking a
hangover snooze — possibly with sugar plums dancing in his head —
on a bench in the jail cell. Cops say they found the alleged thief
intoxicated inside a car at around 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. He was charged
with burglary, vandalism, and stolen property.
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Here is some spooky background information about Halloween, celebrated annually in the United States on October 31. In 2019, Halloween is on a Thursday.
Facts:
The word Halloween is an abbreviated version of the phrases All Hallows' Eve or All Hallows' Evening.
The word Halloween is an abbreviated version of the phrases All Hallows' Eve or All Hallows' Evening.
Halloween
comes from an ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over
2,000 years ago called Samhain (prono:
SOW ehn).
The
festival took place in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and northwestern
France.
Samhain
means "summer's end" and marks the beginning of winter.
Samhain is also thought to celebrate the beginning of the Celtic
year. The Celts believed that Samhain was a time when the dead could
walk among the living.
Trick-or-treating
began in areas of the United Kingdom and Ireland. People went
house-to-house "souling" - asking for small breads called
"soul cakes" in exchange for prayer.
Adults
also went door-to-door asking for food and drinks in exchange for a
song or dance.
Jack-o'-lanterns
are the symbol of Halloween. People in Ireland and Scotland
originally used beets or turnips as lanterns on Halloween.
An
Irish legend says that jack-o'-lanterns are named for a man called
Jack who could not go to heaven or hell and was forced to walk the
earth forever with only a coal from hell to light his lantern.
The
name jack-o'-lantern can also be derived from the night watchman who
would light the street lanterns every evening.
Immigrants
from Ireland and Scotland brought Halloween to the United States in
the 1800s. Haitian and African immigrants brought voodoo beliefs
about black cats, fire, and witchcraft.
Top
Children's Costumes for 2019
1. Princess
1. Princess
2.
Superhero
3.
Spider-Man
4.
Avengers character (excluding Spider-Man)
5.
Batman
Top
Adult Costumes for 2019
1. Witch
1. Witch
2.
Vampire
3.
Superhero
4.
Pirate
5.
Zombie
Top
Pet Costumes for 2019
1. Pumpkin
1. Pumpkin
2.
Hot Dog
3.
Superhero
4.
Bumblebee
5.
Cat
https://www.cnn.com/2013/06/13/us/halloween-fast-facts/index.html
FUN FACT FOR YOU:
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Dressing up in costumes was once a way to hide from ghosts. The tradition originated as a way for the Celtic and other European people to hide from the spirits who returned at this time of year. People wore masks when they left their homes after dark so the ghosts would think they were fellow spirits. To keep the ghosts out of their houses, people would place bowls of food outside to make them happy.
FUN FACT FOR YOU:
Share this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
Dressing up in costumes was once a way to hide from ghosts. The tradition originated as a way for the Celtic and other European people to hide from the spirits who returned at this time of year. People wore masks when they left their homes after dark so the ghosts would think they were fellow spirits. To keep the ghosts out of their houses, people would place bowls of food outside to make them happy.
NEWS
HEADLINES.... FROM SOMEWHERE IN THIS WORLD!
Dateline....
The Vatican.Bishops
at the Vatican are urging Pope Francis to allow Priests who serve in
the Amazon to get married. The Church is dealing with a shortage of
Priests because it won’t allow them to get married.
(https://yhoo.it/3447V4P)
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(Story from 2016)
A Burger King in New York celebrated Halloween a bit early by dressing up as a McDonald’s. As a prank, the restaurant covered itself in a white blanket and spray painted “McDonald’s” on it. And just when you thought this publicity stunt couldn’t get any better, Burger King decided to throw a little shade at their fast food competitor. The sign out front said, “BOOOOO! Just kidding, we still flame grill our burgers. Happy Halloween!”https://wgntv.com/2016/10/27/burger-king-restaurant-dresses-up-as-a-mcdonalds-for-halloween/
(Story from 2016)
A Burger King in New York celebrated Halloween a bit early by dressing up as a McDonald’s. As a prank, the restaurant covered itself in a white blanket and spray painted “McDonald’s” on it. And just when you thought this publicity stunt couldn’t get any better, Burger King decided to throw a little shade at their fast food competitor. The sign out front said, “BOOOOO! Just kidding, we still flame grill our burgers. Happy Halloween!”https://wgntv.com/2016/10/27/burger-king-restaurant-dresses-up-as-a-mcdonalds-for-halloween/
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Police
report that a Texas woman repeatedly struck her mother over the head
with a crucifix during a domestic altercation that left the victim
with a fractured skull. According to cops, 25-year-old Christian
Lydia Martinez had been out drinking when she returned Sunday
afternoon to her family’s San Antonio residence and began
quarrelling with her 45-year-old mother. During the argument,
investigators allege that Martinez removed a 10-inch wooden crucifix
from a wall and began battering her mother with the religious item.
Martinez allegedly hit the victim over the head with the crucifix
several times, leaving the woman with a fractured skull. Martinez’s
mother was later transported to a San Antonio hospital for treatment
of her injuries. Martinez was arrested on a felony aggravated assault
with a deadly weapon charge. According to jail records, she is being
held in the Bexar County lockup in lieu of $30,000
bond.
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FAKE NEWS.... OR FLORIDA?!
I
read a headline and Heidi (and you) need to guess if the story is
FAKE NEWS or something that really happened in the state of
FLORIDA.
An Oakland Park man attacked his neighbor with a Samurai Sword after he knocked over his garbage can ….. FLORIDA
(https://bit.ly/2TUmfsZ)
An Oakland Park man attacked his neighbor with a Samurai Sword after he knocked over his garbage can ….. FLORIDA
(https://bit.ly/2TUmfsZ)
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