[Voice] Wan Shi Tong Asks You

[knowitowl]

[Bored Knowledge Spirit is bored. Today is the end of the month, and while before he had answered questions from others, today he has questions for everyone else! So those not too busy with other things will find the owl speaking at length about his chosen topic.]

Greetings Luceti.

While normally this would be the time for another session of 'Ask Wan Shi Tong', this time I have a question for you.

Before we were without a library, I have studied what literature was available on human customs, culture, and the like. Apparently in some versions of Earth, this day is considered a holiday. All Hallow's Eve, also known as Allhalloween, All Saint's Eve, or Halloween.

This holiday has religious origins but seems to have changed over the course of history. It seems that many cultures like to dress up their offspring in ridiculous costumes resembling spirits and demons, among other things. Then send them forth to collect pieces of condensed processed sugar which then result in dental problems. Plus it is also customary to hollow out and carve large rotund orange fruits.

Tell me, what are your thoughts, experiences, and opinions on this particular holiday? What is the point? Why do you humans find enjoyment in these activities?

And despite our current circumstances, please continue to send your questions for next month.

That is all.

[Action]

[Later on the that evening, anyone wandering around the village might see something unusual. A large 20 foot sheet ghost walking around. It will probably walk up to you and demand candy.

Also, once he is done with that phase of his Halloween research, he can be found near the shelter that Aang built for him. With a stash of any sugary sweets he managed to acquire. Plus a pumpkin he stole from the farmlands.]

Comments

[stilldontgotit]

Halloween was my favorite holiday as a kid. Something about getting to dress up as monsters and stuff myself was sweets was just too cool to pass up.

These days, I'm not as into it, but believe it or not, there's a world out there where it's Halloween every day. And it's filled with real monsters, skeletons, ghosts... You name it. Seriously, the place is actually called Halloween Town.

[the_dead_pool2]

[There is a bit of static and he appears to be trudging through a cave currently]

Uh, candy is delicious point one. You get to dress up in cool costumes, or like funny ones, point two. There are girls wearing sexy costumes, point three.

[It buzzes out for a moment before coming back in]

I mean, that is seriously awesome, who could even argue?

Anyway, you also have license to scare people and take their candy if they don't have a good enough grip on it... that alone is totally awesome.

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

What's the point? Because it's fun. Creative costumes, candy, fun parties, horror movies, haunted houses, it's just another way to enjoy yourself, live a little. Be someone else for a day.

[Voice]

[windandrain]

What isn't to understand about Halloween? Humans can sense a change in the natural world as much as you or I can, Wan Shi Tong. That is, in large part, the origins of the custom.

It's a celebration of the end of the growing season, and the harvest. And a weakening of the barrier between the spirit world and the mortal one. Hence the costumes.

I...rather like it.

voice

[folklorist]

Oh I love Halloween! It's one of my favorite holidays actually. I enjoy it because of its lore and origins, really. The candy is nice, but I do like seeing the traditions carried on, even if they're different now. Pumpkin carving isn't used to keep away spirits but it's still immensely fun.

[ Helios does love his pumpkin carving. He filled the entire lawn with them last year. ]