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Halloween at Balmoral: Queen Victoria’s Legendary Festivities

Queen Victoria and Albert first came to Scotland in 1842.  Balmoral was to become the home from home, and Halloween at Balmoral would become an event with preparations like Christmas. The Queen’s Halloween was an event at Balmoral Castle for many years. Preparations for the event were as big as preparing for Christmas with the […]

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Witching Hour Exposed: Penetrating the Mystery of 3 AM

The ‘Witching Hour’ is a term that has been used for centuries and typically refers to a specific time of day, that is most notably associated with supernatural activity. The origins of the term are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have originated in medieval Europe when people were particularly fearful of witches […]

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London Art and culture

112 Halloween Party Favours you can Buy on Amazon Prime right now

Halloween Party Favours with these ideas from the Amazon Store The giving of party favours, is a long standing tradition, to say thanks for those people who could make it, and to leave them with something to remember the event. If you have kids, party planning and packing out the party favours bag goes hand […]

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London History

8 Halloween Traditions you must know if you are a true Scot

Scotland is a country of keeping with tradition and Halloween is no exception to this rule. Though Pagan rituals have been adapted or forgotten over the years the main themes of Halloween have remained. How many of these Halloween traditions are you familiar with? Scottish Oats with creamy gifts eaten at Halloween Fuarag or Stapag […]

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99 Halloween Songs – Origins of Halloween Music, honouring the Dead

99 ultimate Halloween Song list – In modern times, Halloween songs does appear to be very much a 20th and 21st  century formulation, we put together this 99 ultimate Halloween song list, and yup we have failed to stock with songs from the last 2,000 years. The good thing about Halloween, it has survived the […]