tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post4850230504526276949..comments2024-03-27T17:28:13.744+01:00Comments on Away From It All: Halloween in PolandLisAwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-2389612620833488002009-11-16T19:42:12.392+01:002009-11-16T19:42:12.392+01:00Day of the Dead, yes, that's what it's cal...Day of the Dead, yes, that's what it's called--and the photo of the cemetary is gorgeous! I fear Halloween would be one of those things I would so much miss in Poland--however, it is always so much work and never as great as I think it's going to be.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-46056535018107819162009-11-16T18:13:39.909+01:002009-11-16T18:13:39.909+01:00I agree with many others: you are not lazy--you di...I agree with many others: you are not lazy--you did more than we did and we live in America where it is celebrated! I think we're the ones who are lazy--we have church and school Halloween carnivals, family get-togethers, and kids wear their costumes to school, so maybe we think: why do any more? <br /><br />Actually, your Halloween sounds a lot less stressful (activities on one day instead of all month) and more fun! <br /><br />Good job!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05973395750151595165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-26801401897185463492009-11-11T09:16:52.442+01:002009-11-11T09:16:52.442+01:00Love the pumpkin. And yes, gorgeous cemetery, the...Love the pumpkin. And yes, gorgeous cemetery, the proof is in the pic!*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-55378182280985697702009-11-08T08:45:30.977+01:002009-11-08T08:45:30.977+01:00The cemetary looks totally magical! I think it...The cemetary looks totally magical! I think it's great that you've found ways to celebrate the holiday with your kids, it certainly gives me good perspective.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300459671364768442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-69981046268828496542009-11-06T19:09:46.903+01:002009-11-06T19:09:46.903+01:00I think your pumpkin looks awesome and the cemeter...I think your pumpkin looks awesome and the cemetery stuff looks fascinating. What a cool tradition.<br /><br />p.s. I owe you an email. I've had a full plate for a couple weeks and hope to refocus on PIP real soon.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-23524535585530174322009-11-06T02:59:10.387+01:002009-11-06T02:59:10.387+01:00I wouldn't say lazy either, lazy is handing th...I wouldn't say lazy either, lazy is handing the kids a pillowcase and telling them not to come back anytime soon. (Also known as the way I do it.)Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-87338580198410381012009-11-04T05:08:52.027+01:002009-11-04T05:08:52.027+01:00I wouldn't say you did a "lazy mom" ...I wouldn't say you did a "lazy mom" Halloween. That sounded quite spectacular. My kids were lucky that we painted their pumpkins before trick-or-treating. Yeah, PAINT, I don't even attempt carving.<br /><br />And yes, that is a very lovely picture of a cemetary. You would think a day called, "Day of the Dead" would be freaky, but that's down right saintly (minus the drinking...)melissabastowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707231121450160335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-17871531843545865552009-11-03T16:31:05.172+01:002009-11-03T16:31:05.172+01:00That cemetery picture is absolutely magical! I lo...That cemetery picture is absolutely magical! I love learning about Poland and the interesting differences. Thanks for these fun posts!!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-71930615704291383932009-11-02T23:54:53.951+01:002009-11-02T23:54:53.951+01:00Sometimes, the simplest of things prove to be the ...Sometimes, the simplest of things prove to be the most memorable. I can see 'trick or treating' by candlelight becoming one of those iconic memories for your children. What a lovely image!<br /><br />And those cemeteries look great, too.MelancholySmilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111279059498208927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-21294854333818950692009-11-02T17:06:31.082+01:002009-11-02T17:06:31.082+01:00Wow, that is so cool. It's interesting how dif...Wow, that is so cool. It's interesting how different cultures celebrate holidays. The lights are beautiful. (p.s. I loved the pumpkin!)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-90981871901305404022009-11-02T04:37:35.434+01:002009-11-02T04:37:35.434+01:00Um, I'm glad I'm not in Poland. If that...Um, I'm glad I'm not in Poland. If that's what a "lazy mom" does. Since all we do is provide costumes and candy, let the ward's trunk or treat, the school's magician/halloween night, and the town trick-or-treating do the rest. Your way sounds honestly so much better Quality there! (How have I not done tissue ghosts with my kids?!?) I'm gonna have to refer back to this post next year and try to emulate you!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966076533635667017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-67962881367519846972009-11-02T02:56:52.889+01:002009-11-02T02:56:52.889+01:00That is fascinating! I might prefer that kind of H...That is fascinating! I might prefer that kind of Halloween to the over-commercialized money suck we have here. Not that I'm cynical or anything :-)Josihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-72019330694802283632009-11-01T23:59:59.243+01:002009-11-01T23:59:59.243+01:00It really sounds like you had a fantastic Hallowee...It really sounds like you had a fantastic Halloween with your family. That pumpkin is gross/scary/awesome. Sorry you couldn't make it to church, but, like you said, your life is pretty important and a two hour drive with drunk drivers doesn't sound very fun.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-11395463261237975142009-11-01T23:31:29.666+01:002009-11-01T23:31:29.666+01:00I'm so glad you still celebrate H with your fa...I'm so glad you still celebrate H with your family! And I'm happy Evie took my idea for her costume! Sounds like you weren't so lazy at all!!! That sounded WAY funner than our American Halloween!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454832318583154673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-63333165372313337392009-11-01T17:48:24.124+01:002009-11-01T17:48:24.124+01:00So actually those gruesome suckers and Halloween p...So actually those gruesome suckers and Halloween puns will make sense. Thanks for this great post! xomomgramaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089889939697034575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-29339592832796570832009-11-01T15:21:11.725+01:002009-11-01T15:21:11.725+01:00There's nothing lazy about your Halloween! So ...There's nothing lazy about your Halloween! So creative and fun. You do more than we do here. We just settle for trick or treating and call it good. Although, I did make hot dog mummies, wrapping the dogs in that crescent stuff and making mustard eyes. Easy peasy. My kind of "creative." :)Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-70252853644354507922009-11-01T09:05:34.410+01:002009-11-01T09:05:34.410+01:00Awesome! Hope you are all well and have a super we...Awesome! Hope you are all well and have a super weekend :)Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-53139624240873500522009-11-01T08:03:00.005+01:002009-11-01T08:03:00.005+01:00I agree about the pagan junk, but it's always ...I agree about the pagan junk, but it's always fun to dress up! I like the way you've adapted to make something fun and memorable for your children.<br /><br />The lights in the cemetery are gorgeous...and give such a feeling of hope rather than horror!charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351177033783487168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-68875780878174890422009-11-01T05:55:05.865+01:002009-11-01T05:55:05.865+01:00Yeah, it's a bit pagan, but the kids have fun!...Yeah, it's a bit pagan, but the kids have fun! :)<br /><br />I may have to steal your pumpkin idea next year... way cute! <br /><br />Hope your own little pumpkin is coming along... due in December?Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-91521848766215939992009-11-01T05:27:38.691+01:002009-11-01T05:27:38.691+01:00A cemetery in our area does something similar in D...A cemetery in our area does something similar in December, it is spectacular.<br />Sounds like a fun Halloween. Are they selling Christmas decorations in the stores there right now too?Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150574987267072428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-11177268817963258132009-11-01T05:09:03.809+01:002009-11-01T05:09:03.809+01:00I think we're going to skip the trick or treat...I think we're going to skip the trick or treating next year and hunt for candy by candlelight, too! That sounds so fun! And the Dio de Muerta (as the Mexicans call it) is tomorrow and, as we have a huge Mexican contingent in our neighborhood, there's talk of a parade downtown tomorrow night. Everyone dresses up like their dearly departed, complete with grotesque masks. Not quite so pretty as those cemeteries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-61122796130637010422009-11-01T02:32:48.625+01:002009-11-01T02:32:48.625+01:00I love that you find ways to celebrate Halloween w...I love that you find ways to celebrate Halloween with your kiddos even though the rest of the country doesn't!<br /><br />And the cemetery looks incredible. I can just imagine walking through it being dazzled by the lights.Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-77337535686040975192009-11-01T01:42:17.270+01:002009-11-01T01:42:17.270+01:00How beautiful!How beautiful!Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666221134973458983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-62266384129828622282009-11-01T01:30:43.542+01:002009-11-01T01:30:43.542+01:00FANTASTIC Jack o' Lantern, Greg!
I miss seei...FANTASTIC Jack o' Lantern, Greg! <br /><br />I miss seeing the cemetaries all lit up. It would be great to be in a private plane that night.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00705342481976864019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-87278718567306728742009-11-01T01:18:31.012+01:002009-11-01T01:18:31.012+01:00I love Ewalina's costume - so creative!I love Ewalina's costume - so creative!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832643381589183590noreply@blogger.com