Be My (Dark) Valentine? – Valentine’s Day Special!
Hello, my little demons! I wanted to write a new blog post, this one I wanted to discuss one of the days I dislike… Feburary the 14th. Valentine’s Day. This blog is in two parts; the first part I want to explore with you guys the history behind Valentine’s Day, who is St. Valentine? When … Continue reading Be My (Dark) Valentine? – Valentine’s Day Special!
Happy Birthday! But why do we celebrate?
Hello my little demons! For those of you who know, it was recently my 31st birthday! I remember for a friend’s birthday one year, in true Penny tradition, we had the discussion of where birthday cakes came from (although I cannot remember the details), and wondering over other birthday traditions. Since my birthday was recently … Continue reading Happy Birthday! But why do we celebrate?
Remember, Remember, the 5th of November…
…The Gunpowder Treason and Plot, I know of no reason, Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t’was his intent To blow up the King and Parli’ment. Three-score barrels of powder below, Poor old England to overthrow; By God’s providence he was catch’d With a dark lantern and burning match. … Continue reading Remember, Remember, the 5th of November…
Samhain, All Hallows Eve and Ghost Stories – Halloween Special!
Some of my close friends will know, Halloween is my favourite holiday! It’s the one time of year that the majority of people dress up as something ‘scary’ and in a way celebrate the dead and all things weird yet wonderful. Why do I like this? Well, only a select few will know that not … Continue reading Samhain, All Hallows Eve and Ghost Stories – Halloween Special!