Archive for October 16th, 2006
Black Cats
Monday, October 16th, 2006In the Middle Ages, black cats were thought to be the devil. On Easter and Shrove Tuesday during the Middle Ages, black cats were routinely hunted down and burned. Cats accused of being witches’ familiars were generally burned alive. It was also believed that if a cat were to jump over a dead body, the [...]
Halloween Cliparts
Monday, October 16th, 2006Halloween is one of the oldest holidays with origins going back thousands of years. The holiday we know as Halloween has had many influences from many cultures over the centuries. From the Roman’s Pomona Day, to the Celtic festival of Samhain, to the Christian holidays of All Saints and All Souls Days. Hundreds of years [...]
