Each fall, just as the leaves begin to change their colors, the pumpkin harvest begins. Fall colors signals that Halloween celebrations are just around the corner. Early each September pumpkin displays start appearing at local California supermarkets. Below are a few photos of this year's displays:
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| Pumpkin display © Spaswinefood |
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| Pumpkins available for purchase © Spaswinefood |
Halloween Celebrations
With the arrival of fall days neighborhoods get all geared up for Halloween. It is the time of the year when there is a chill in night air and leaves begin to fall. It is also the time of the year when thoughts turn to ghosts and goblins. If you take a walk in your neighborhood in October you will most likely encounter homes decorated for Halloween. It is thought that over 65% of Americans decorate their home, or workspace for Halloween. Halloween is one of the most celebrated days of the year next to Christmas.
The
Origin of Halloween can be traced back to the Celtic people of Pre-Medieval Europe. The
history of Halloween is quite interesting.
Wikepedia, notes that while Halloween is primarily celebrated in Western World it is also celebrated around the world.
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Pumpkins all aglow © Spaswinefood
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At Home for Halloween
Last year we celebrated Halloween in Naglee Park, San José.
Naglee Park, an historic San José neighborhood has lots of
Halloween Spirit. Halloween parties started on the weekend before Halloween.
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| Naglee Park, San José, California© Spaswinefood |
Here are a few photos from the Naglee Park neighborhood.
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| Naglee Park Halloween decorations © Spaswinefood |
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| Naglee Park Halloween decorations© Spaswinefood |
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| Naglee Park Halloween decorations © Spaswinefood |
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| Naglee Park Halloween decorations© Spaswinefood |
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| Naglee Park Halloween decorations© Spaswinefood |
Abroad for Halloween
The previous year we celebrated Halloween in Whistler Village, British Columbia. Here are a few photos of Halloween celebration in Whistler Village.
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| Whistler Village © Spaswinefood |
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| Whistler Village celebrations © Spaswinefood |
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| Whistler Village celebrations © Spaswinefood |
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| Whistler Village © Spaswinefood |
This year
Spaswinefood is traveling in Turkey prior to European Wine bloggers Conference (EWBC12). Children in Turkey do not celebrate Halloween. However, the idea has been introduced here by children from other countries who do celebrate Halloween while abroad. I have seen pumpkins for sale. While pumpkins are not used for Halloween celebrations in Turkey they are used to make food.
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| Pumpkin display at a roadside shop near Fethiye, Turkey© Spaswinefood |
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| Pumpkin display near Fethiye, Turkey© Spaswinefood |
Now, here are a few more food connections with pumpkins in Turkey:
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| Beautiful pumpkin carving at Antalya Best Western breakfast © Spaswinefood |
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| Beautiful pumpkin carving at Antalya Best Western breakfast © Spaswinefood |
Halloween Treats
Halloween is all about the custom of
"trick or treat". Food is often a part of giving treats. This year leading up to Halloween I am finding Halloween food ideas everywhere I look. Since
the focus is on eating healthy this means there are some healthy options for Halloween treats. What about a super healthy drink called a
Goblin Smoothie?
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| Naglee Park home decorated for Halloween © Spaswinefood |
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