2010 London Ghost Week

May 7th to 15th sees London's second annual Ghost Week, hosted by Fright Nights, the original ghost hunting company in the U.K.

Activities include ghost hunts and medium and seance demos across the city. Feel the chill at the sites of Jack the Ripper's infamous crimes! Join a ghost hunt at Spaniard's Inn or go to The Mitre, reputedly London's most haunted pub.

London Ghost Week 2010

I had no idea until today that this company and it's activities existed. I'm also a bit bummed that we can't make the event this year. However it's going to be something I'll look out for in the future.

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So while strolling through the blogs today, I caught up with Mr Macabre's Hallowe'en Celebrations and this particular post;

Who's Up For Evil Clown Stalking?

For the haunter who has everything, for that co-worker you really can't stand but who's birthday you've been charged with buying for, you name it, it covers a host of gift giving occasions! Remember, mother always said gift certificates where the lazy man's way of gift giving. Show you really care. Give them an Evil Clown!

And while we're at it, Countdown to Halloween has new countdown buttons available for 2010. Just click on the "Cryptkeeper 2010" badge to go straight to the source. When you land, you can read up on how to participate in Countdown's month long marathon of celebrations for Halloween 2010. Hoooorah!

Abracapocus!

Or is it pocuscadabra? One of my favourite Halloween toons in any case!

Take it easy this long weekend!

April Fool

The origin of playing practical jokes and pranks on April 1st is argueable, many folklorists believe that it may go back to 16th-century France.
At that time, New Year’s Day was March 25th, with a full week of parties and exchanging gifts lasting until April 1. In 1582, the Gregorian calendar moved New Year’s Day back to January 1st. Those who forgot or refused to honor the new calendar were the butts of jokes and ridicule.

So now you know! Thanks to the Old Farmer's Almanac for the info!