Month after month, one festivity
or celebration to the next. Before this
month gives way to it's successor, it just can't pass by without the All
Hallows' Eve activities. Some might have
even started their costume parties, trick or treating fun, pumpkin carvings and
more.
Zs'
school is not an exemption as it joins the Halloween celebration band
wagon. They have pushed the sent button
last week informing that there'll be a costume parade this 31st of October. Zs' mind is already set as to what he wants
to be this Thursday. He wants to be a
vampire and of course, I am excited. I
guess it's not only me who is excited but Jack too. C'mon, don't deny it yo! I saw you browsing the net for costume shops -- rent or own.
Because I'm a doting mother (aka stage Mom), we bought
Mentos chewy dragees last Saturday as his Trick or Treats?! to his
classmates. The preparation is still
half-way through but it's Zs' part now to do the rest, he has to participate too.
☺ Here's a peak.
each child receives 6 pieces of different flavored dragee
Thanks to http://kadenscorner.com for the printable designs. so cute!
Then
yesterday, we were at Berjaya Times Square and Cool Costumes shop was still
closed when we arrived there. While
waiting, we strolled around and looked for an accessory -- a daylight
ring. We like those with stones and
skull designs but whoa! too expensive. We
found a ring with a Naruto insignia in a store that sells Korean Pop Stars
stuff but we were not entertained properly so we left. We visited stall after stall until we found
one. It's not that cheap but the
cheapest by far and acts both a ring and a watch. Isn't it cool! It was hitting 3 birds at the same time
because the design was with a skull. Daylight ring, check! Then I was too excited browsing through CC's
array of costumes and found the vampire costume and cape. Fire starters! My excitement suddenly evaporated
along with my blood. Not that a vampire
had landed and took his bite on my neck but what the heck! MYR200.00 for a CAPE ?! BEE DO BEE DO BEE DO! Madness!!
To manage our disappointments, we bought another accessory and opted for
Plan B. A pricey plastic fang but glad
it's off the list and still into the vampire theme. Good thing there is this Vampire Diaries
series that introduces modern vampires. At
least Z can still go as a vampire, a modern vampire in his modern clothing plus
the accessories and let his look and charm do the rest. Naks!
As
multi-ethnic and multi-cultural Malaysia
1. It's a 2 day religious activities for the
Roman Catholics all over the world.
November 1 - All Saints' Day, a Holy Day of Obligation.
November 2 - All Soul's Day.
Time
to remember and visit the cemetery families, friends and relatives who already
departed this world. Most of all may we
never forget to offer masses, prayers, and lit candles for them. I have nice memories during
"kalag-kalag" ( kalag = soul).
I had a number of kalag-kalag years spent it in my Mom's hometown in Bohol . The food
offerings or "halad" to the dead which we can't eat not until the
prayer has been offered at night time is one of the highlights of the day. Eating souls' leftover was fun, bizarre but
filled with wonderful moments, right? But
to some it remain as food for the dead and left at the altar for more
days.
2.
Deepavali or "Festival of Lights".
This is a Hindu festival that they celebrate for 5 days.
November
3 - is Diwali or Deepavali Day. In lieu
of this, November 4 is declared a holiday for the students only.
As early as last week there were
already fireworks and various programs happening around Little India. Deepavali decorations we have noticed in
establishments and these are beautiful works of art we saw at the
malls.
This one at Pavilion Mall. Still it's made of rice grains and some with various beans.
As wiki said, "Diwali is one
of the most important festivals by the Hindus.
Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to
signify the triumph of good or over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and
one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel
welcome. Firecrackers are burst because
it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes
and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends". I wish we will be invited to one and
experience a Deepavali celebration.
3.
November 5 - Awal Muharram. Like Deepavali this is my first encounter so
I have to read Wikipedia to get an overview.
These what I found:
- Muharram is the
first month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the four sacred months
of the year.
- Muharram means
Forbidden derived from the word haram (the letter a with a line on top),
meaning sinful.
- Some Muslims fast
during this day and other Muslim groupings fast differently.
- Muharram is a
month of remembrance.
On
this webpage www.publicholidays.com.my/awal-muharram/ it says:
"Awal
Muharram also called Maal Hijrah celebrates the beginning of the Islamic New Year,
and beginning of ten days of remembrance for the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali,
Prophet Mohammed's grandson. During this
time, Muslims are forbidden to fight; hence, a time of mourning and peace."
Definitely, it's going to be a long
weekend for me and Z. Four days in a row
to just be lazy and be bed warmers but of course, without forgetting the duties
of being an RC. Jack will be working on
Nov. 4 so he'll be so green of jealousy by then hehehe joke!
It's
been a journey of new knowledge as I learn the upcoming local holidays or
observances that are significant to this country. And I look forward to those days and witness how they are practised.
Good
night friends and I hope the Barangay Election at home has been peaceful and
could produce a new breed of honest, resilient, and committed public servants
to bring in hopeful changes to our country.
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