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Halloween in IrelandHalloween is very popular in Ireland , where it originated, and is known in Irish as Oíche Shamhna (pron: ee-hah how-nah), literally "Samhain Night". Pre-Christian Celts had an autumn festival, Samhain (pronounced /ˈsˠaunʲ/from the Old Irish samain), "End of Summer", a pastoral and agricultural "fire festival" or feast, when the dead revisited the mortal world, and large communal bonfires would hence be lit to ward off evil spirits.
Pope Gregory IV standardized the date of All Saints' Day, or
All Hallows' Day, on November 1 ...
All About MummiesA mummy is a corpse whose skin and flesh have been preserved by either intentional or incidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air when bodies are submerged in bogs. mummies of humans and other animals have been found throughout the world, both as a result of natural preservation through unusual conditions, and as cultural artifacts to preserve the dead.
The best known mummies are those that have been deliberately
embalmed with the specific purpose of preservation, particularly those in
ancient Egypt,
where not only humans but also crocodiles and cats were mummified. Ancient
Greek historians record that the Persians ...
Scarehouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The ScareHouse is an elaborate and high-tech production utilizing digital technology and Hollywood-quality props and prosthetics. {youtube}XznUaEXrhAY{/youtube}
Many of the effects and frightening creatures were made by professional special effects artists, technical engineers, and costume designers with experience in multiple film, television, and theatrical productions. Visit the Scarehouse Website!
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