Other academics believe, however, that Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, being the vigil of All Hallow's Day.Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (or the related guising and souling), attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories, as well as watching horror films.
It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.One theory holds that many Halloween traditions may have been influenced by ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain, which may have had pagan roots some scholars hold that Samhain may have been Christianized as All Hallow's Day, along with its eve, by the early Church. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.*"Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of "All Hallows' evening"), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. QUESTIONS? JUST ASK.*ALL PHOTOS AND TEXT ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF SIDEWAYS STAIRS CO. The box acquired a fair amount of damage while in storage and has been repaired with black tape. The toes of her shoes show some wear as well. Her hat is missing just a few small specs of paint and the point has some scuffs. We are unsure, as there is no printed date, but we believe this Halloween decoration may technically be vintage from the late '90s.Dimensions: Height: stands approximately 30" tallWidth: base is approximately 8-1/2"CONDITION:Pre-owned very good condition overall. Unless the weather is warm we do not recommend using this as yard decor as the bottom is covered in a porous material - the box does say "For decorative indoor use only." but we think porches and balconies are fine.Drop a battery-operated candle into the jack-o'-lantern to supply some mood lighting!Made exclusively for Costco stores!This cute Halloween decoration was made for and sold exclusively by select Costco stores.
She's a must-have for witch enthusiasts, Halloween fanatics, and collectors of gnomes and related figures. She holds a small jack-o'-lantern pail by the handle and appears to be ready to hand out candy, or is she a trick-or-treater? She looks great on any porch or in any foyer. Check out our other new & used items>HERE! (click me)FOR SALE:A cute, retired Costco exclusive Halloween decor item30" GLITTERY WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATIONDETAILS:It's a witch that sparkles!This cute lady witch sparkles from the tip of her gnome style witch's hat to her black shoes. Item: 202780303236 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco. 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 1 of 12 Only 1 available 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 2 2 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 3 3 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 4 4 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 5 5 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 6 6 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 7 7 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 8 8 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 9 9 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 10 10 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 11 11 of 12 30" GLITTER WITCH GNOME HALLOWEEN DECORATION rare yard decor prop pumpkin Costco 12 12 of 12 See More