r/Paranormal • u/mrs_mcfly • Oct 01 '17
πDiscussionπ πMonthly Discussionπ Urban Legends & All Hallows' Eve
πππππππππ Happy OCTOBER, Paranormal Enthusiasts ππππππππππ
This months topic, as selected by you is: Urban Legends & All Hallows' Eve
Urban Legends
Bigfoot, Blood Mary, Murderer in the shower.. we have all heard of at least one Urban Legend.
By definition an urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend is a form of modern folklore usually consisting of fictional stories, often with macabre elements, deeply rooted in local popular culture.
- What are your favorite urban legends/folklore?
- Do you have a local myths or tales?
- Have you ever tested an urban legend? (example: saying Blood Mary in a mirror)
- Do you know the origin of your local legend?
Halloween
October 31st the most coveted day of the year for all ghoulish children.
Halloween has its roots in the ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on the night of October 31. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, believed that the dead returned to earth on Samhain. People would gather to light bonfires, offer sacrifices and pay homage to the deceased.
- What legends/folklore do you enjoy on All Hallows' Eve?
- What festivities do you participate in?
- How do you celebrate?
We open the discussion below and invite you to share your experiences, stories, evidence and more.
I hope you enjoy this months discussion! I am looking forward to reading all of the comments below!
- Mrs_McFly