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Happy Halloween VI – Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Do you believe in ghosts?

The Associated Press and Ipsos Survey carried out a poll before Halloween, and the public opinion showed that 34% of the respondents said their believed in ghosts.

On the other hand, there are peoples in a same proportion as the above who believe that unidentified flying objects are existed. In addition, the survey shows that 19% of the respondents believed that the “magic power” was existed in the world.

48% of target people believe that the “super-aware” (referring to the perception of ultra-sensory) exists.

23% of the respondents said they had seen ghosts, in which the number of bachelors, Catholics and those persons who have never attended liturgy said â??had seen ghostsâ? is biggest.

30% of the respondents said they believed there are something strange in the room when they waked up.

14% of the respondents (most of them are men and low-income peoples) said they had seen unidentified flying objects.

One-fifth of the respondents said themselves were somewhat superstitious, in which young men, minorities and especially less educated people inclined more. 26% of urban residents said they believed in superstition, and single men are even more superstitious than single women, the ratio of which was 31% and 17% respectively.

The survey revealed that the number of people who believed that “the Four Leaf Clover could help you meet luck” is biggest, which accounting for 17% of the respondents. 13% of people thought walking under the ladder will be down on oneâ??s luck, or if the bride and groom had meet before the wedding was inauspicious. And there are a small portion of the respondents considered that the black cats, broken mirrors, to open an umbrella in the room, “Black Friday”, the number 13 are all symbols unlucky.

In a word, women are more superstitious than men with four leaf clover, broken mirror and the saying of the bride and groomâ??s meeting before the wedding is hapless and so on; more Democrats are more superstitious with “itâ??s inauspicious open a umbrella in the room” than Republicans; Liberalisms are more superstitious than conservative persons who believed that four leaf clover could bring you good luck, the bride and groom meet before the wedding is inauspicious and itâ??s unlucky to open an umbrella in the room.

The telephone survey was carried out during in Oct. 16-18, 2008, and a total of 1013 adults had participated in.

What Were The Places On Ghost Hunters Live Halloween Show?

I ended up falling asleep a little early and missed the #2 and #1 scariest places that Ghost Hunters have investigated and that were shown on their live top five Halloween countdown. Can anyone tell me what they were? I know #4 was the lighthouse and #3 was the Bird Cage.
Thanks!!

I Am Going To A Halloween Party As A Zombie Or Ghost, What Kinda Clothes Should I Wear?

Hi my sis is having a fancy dress halloween party so i said i would dress up as a zombie or a ghost, so i was gonna get pale face paint for my face and black face paint for around my eyes, but what kind of scary clothes can i wear? ive been told to use old clothes and rip them and mucky them up a bit? what do you gues think? thank you

How To Make A Halloween Ghost Gathering

How to make a Halloween ghost gathering is the easy part, making it come to life Halloween night is the fun part. This gathering of ghosts is a great yard decoration both you and your family as well as neighbors. It can be made as a stand-alone yard decoration or you can create a complete cemetery scene. Either way, all will enjoy it.

The first thing you will need is to take a trip to your local hardware store and pick up 7 or 8 poles or stakes that are at least 6 to 8 feet in length. You will need some white twine or light rope and a large bundle of corn stalks. You will also need 7 or 8 large white pieces of cloth at least the size of a twin top bed sheets and 7 or 8 medium to large Styrofoam
balls, 2 or 3 sheets of black felt and some Elmer’s glue.

Pick a place that you would like to display the gathering of ghosts and place the large bundle of corn stalks in the center (the ghosts will be holding hands and surrounding the stalk.) Next choose the height of your ghosts and cut you poles or stakes to your desired height. Some people like the ghosts to be all the same height (tall) so that when they are in the circle the ghosts appear to be floating in a circle. Next place the Styrofoam balls on top of each pole or stake. (Please note it is easier to place the poles in place before you attach the heads.)

After the heads are all secure on top of the poles drape one of the large white clothes over each ghost, use the twine or rope to tie the cloth around the base or neck of the heads. Take the black felt and cut out round or oblong eyes to glue on the heads of the ghosts. It is up to you whether you want to add mouths or noses. I have seen both with only eyes and with mouths they both look good. Next take the corner of one of the clothes from one ghost and tie it to a corner of the ghost next to it, continue until they are all holding hands and circle the corn stalk. That’s it you’re done. This yard decoration
looks great just like this, but on Halloween night you can spook it up a little for the trick-or-treaters.

You can buy a CD or tape of spooky sounds and ghost chants at a local costume store of department store and play it out by the gathering Halloween night. Dry ice is also another great special effect that adds to the fun Halloween night. Get a block of dry ice from your local ice company and place it in a bucket in the center of the corn stalks, it will give the appearance of smoke rising from the stalk as the ghosts chant. At a small cemetery nearby you can place other ghosts and goblins lurking around.

My neighbor did a gathering of witches instead of ghosts and placed a large caldron in the center of the circle of witches. On Halloween night she place the dry ice in the large black pot and it appeared as though the witches were brewing up an evil spell. She played witches chants and screeches. All enjoyed it. So as you can see how to make a Halloween ghost gathering is the easy part, what you do with it on Halloween night is the real fun part. Happy Halloween everyone!

Ghost Stories and Creatures of the Night

Whether their existence is in the realm of reality or just a figment of human imagination, one thing is certain—Scary creatures of the night we come to know as ghosts never fail to capture our fascination. It is intriguing to note that debates about the existence of ghosts have been waged for centuries. Paranormal believers spread the word of veracity to prove they exist while skeptics continue to look for hard and quantifiable evidence to disprove the former’s claim. The dispute goes on.  Though not all of us have actual encounters with these scary creatures, we are made aware of their interaction with the living through urban legends. These have circulated through oral traditions and in a way, helped preserve traces of ancient traditions of the world.  In the recent years, many of them have been written making them more accessible to curious and skeptic minds alike. They may come in different forms, can be depicted as good or evil, and even be revered in some cultures as spirits of good fortune. I have collected a list of and ghost stories and urban legends from all over the world that have contributed to people’s growing interest, if not fear, in these creatures of the night. So curl up, pull a blanket and brace yourself for a good scare. Bloody MaryIn a dark room at midnight, stand in front of a mirror, and start chanting “Bloody Mary” thirteen times. Then, wait for the horror hiding on the other side of the mirror. There have been many permutations of this legend, but the most famous one tells of a vengeful ghost of a woman that has reportedly killed the person calling her; clawed the summoner’s eyes out; drove the person mad; or pulled the caller into the mirror with her. No one really knows the origin of the Bloody Mary legend. Speculations say that Bloody Mary was a witch killed for practicing witchcraft. Trapped in a CemeteryA group of friends dare a member to stay overnight in a cemetery. The person is locked in inside a coffin with a corpse overnight. The morning after, the one who did the dare ends up insane with his hair turned white. No one knows what more there is to this legend because the victims never speak again.Hanged Man in the ShowerYou go to a vacation and decided to stay in a cheap motel to economize. Tired and weary, you take a shower to freshen up. As you enjoy the hot shower, you suddenly feel something touching your head. You feel annoyed and look up. A horrific sight of a hanged man meets your sight. You yell and call for the motel’s manager. Upon coming back to check on the room, the hanged man isn’t there anymore. You explained to the manager what you saw and upon looking at his face closely, you realize that he has the face of the man you saw hanged in the shower.  Kid Looking for a Report CardThis legend has been depicted in the Taiwanese film, The Eye. The legend tells about a kid going around the building, knocking on people’s door looking for his missing report card. It turns out that the kid jumped off from the 13th floor of the building after having been scolded by his parents for not showing his grades. The child really lost the report card but was accused of lying by his parent. Desperate and scared of being beaten to a pulp, the kid opted to kill himself. Corpse in the ElevatorAn intern in a hospital is dispatched to the morgue located in the basement of the building. He is told to check on the patient who recently died and was taken to the morgue for an autopsy. The number on the patient’s tag together with her name is the only thing he know about the patient. When he entered the elevator, a woman dressed in a white robe is already there. He notices that the woman is also headed to the basement because the button was already pressed. The intern wonders if the woman is a doctor or a nurse because only those with official business can enter the morgue. His eyes then set on the wrist of the woman. There was a tag. The tag has the number of the dead patient he is supposed to check. The next day, the intern ends up insane and unable to speak.

Happy Halloween VI â?? Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Do you believe in ghosts?

The Associated Press and Ipsos Survey carried out a poll before Halloween, and the public opinion showed that 34% of the respondents said their believed in ghosts.

On the other hand, there are peoples in a same proportion as the above who believe that unidentified flying objects are existed. In addition, the survey shows that 19% of the respondents believed that the “magic power” was existed in the world.

48% of target people believe that the “super-aware” (referring to the perception of ultra-sensory) exists.

23% of the respondents said they had seen ghosts, in which the number of bachelors, Catholics and those persons who have never attended liturgy said â??had seen ghostsâ? is biggest.

30% of the respondents said they believed there are something strange in the room when they waked up.

14% of the respondents (most of them are men and low-income peoples) said they had seen unidentified flying objects.

One-fifth of the respondents said themselves were somewhat superstitious, in which young men, minorities and especially less educated people inclined more. 26% of urban residents said they believed in superstition, and single men are even more superstitious than single women, the ratio of which was 31% and 17% respectively.

The survey revealed that the number of people who believed that “the Four Leaf Clover could help you meet luck” is biggest, which accounting for 17% of the respondents. 13% of people thought walking under the ladder will be down on oneâ??s luck, or if the bride and groom had meet before the wedding was inauspicious. And there are a small portion of the respondents considered that the black cats, broken mirrors, to open an umbrella in the room, “Black Friday”, the number 13 are all symbols unlucky.

In a word, women are more superstitious than men with four leaf clover, broken mirror and the saying of the bride and groomâ??s meeting before the wedding is hapless and so on; more Democrats are more superstitious with “itâ??s inauspicious open a umbrella in the room” than Republicans; Liberalisms are more superstitious than conservative persons who believed that four leaf clover could bring you good luck, the bride and groom meet before the wedding is inauspicious and itâ??s unlucky to open an umbrella in the room.

The telephone survey was carried out during in Oct. 16-18, 2008, and a total of 1013 adults had participated in.

Haunted Hawaii.. Oahu Ghost Tours Take You to the Edge

Interested in Haunted Hawaii?

On Haunted Honolulu’s Oahu Ghost Tours, guests are taken to some of the most haunted places on O’ahu, if not in all of the islands. The tour takes you close-up and allows you to witness firsthand these very unique places…from the much feared Night Marchers, to the places where sacrifices were made to ancient gods and goddesses of Hawai’i, and to the more modern haunts, like those of old hospitals that housed sick children during World War II. From orbs, to extreme and instant temperature changes, to anomalies that seem to have no source…. Many of these places are history by day, and haunts by night!

I have been on this tour a number of times, and I can tell you first hand that the guides are very experienced – absolute experts at telling the stories of these spooky places. All stories are true, and all sites are real. Historical and ancestral information is used, as well as eye witness accounts. Hawaiian ghost tours are not like the typical ghost tours you may be familiar with on the mainland or in other locations around the world. As Hawaiians have their own way of dealing with the supernatural, you may see and witness several ceremonial events at the places visited. All of these events are important to the Hawaiian and their personal beliefs. Please be respectful of these. Also, some of the sites visited may not have a particular story behind the actual haunt. The location may be just a reputed hotspot where paranormal activity is extremely high and ghosts have made it their home for a reason that cannot be explained.

Oahu Ghost Tours have three different tours available.

The first is a walking tour called Honolulu City Haunts. On this tour, you’ll be visiting several locations in Downtown Honolulu where supernatural events are still happening today. From visiting the former residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, to the location of a terrible modern day murder, close encounters are always possible! This is approximately a one mile walk, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

The second tour called Orbs of Oahu is a driving tour. If ‘chicken skin’ is what you’re looking for, this is the tour for you! On this very intense and spooky tour, you’ll be taken around the southern part of the island as you make dead stops at some of the island’s most haunted locations of all. Many of these sites are modern day haunts, and many were made that way from terrible events of the past. This tour includes a visit to the infamous and very haunted site called Morgan’s Corner, made famous in countless books and tales.

Finally, for those who want to experience ancient Hawaii, from the dwelling places of the Fire goddess, Pele, to sacred places built overnight by Hawaii’s legendary little people, the Mehehune, to ancient petroglyphs, Oahu Ghost Tours® has a day tour called Sacred Spirits. On this 4 to 5 hour tour, you’ll visit some of the most sacred Native Hawaiian spots on Oahu.

Bring a camera (fast speed film recommended), and be prepared for what may lie ahead. I know this will be one of the most exciting tours you’ve ever experienced!

Aloha ~

Ghost Costume for Halloween

Every Halloween on the 31st of October many adults and children alike dress up in different Halloween costumes to have fun during this festival. People like it much that is why it is celebrated every year and becoming more and more popular around the world. Going to such a party some people tries to look scary some of them especially ladies want to look elegant and enchanting as well. They choose different Halloween costumes such as ghosts, witches, skeletons, vampires and many others. People spend a lot of money purchasing the best costume for the party and doing that you have to be very attentive and foreseeing.

Why can’t you be a ghost?Have you ever dressed up in a ghost costume at a Halloween party? If “yes” you had fun if “no” you just didn’t have the right ghost costume for this party. Everybody can choose a ghost costume which can suit him or her perfectly. Ghost costumes can be spooky, beautiful and very scary. It is up to you to decide which character do you want to be on at the party.

Lady ghosts are beautiful.Some little ladies prefer to be terribly beautiful in a wonderful costume including nice white robe, hooded cape a pair of white gloves and a flowing wig. Floor length black dress with a black rose, jacquard drop sleeves, mesh accents, velvet and mesh choker and mesh veil can make a little girl look like a real black ghost. Wearing such a costume will give you a feeling of the most stunning spirit at the Halloween party and all the other ghosts will be enchanted by your appearance.

Toddler ghosts are funnyIf you want to look friendly you should have a fleece Jack O Lantern and a trick-or-treat bag! It can be a great idea for toddlers. It is very amusing when a toddler looks terribly funny. Children and toddlers like to look spooky in a velvet gown, shoulder veils and gossamer sleeves.

You CAN be scary.There are costumes which include vinyl face masks with hair. If that mask looks very scary and the hair looks like flaming fire you will put terror into every spirit at the party. Leather look gloves with studded attached gauntlet will add some individuality to your ghost costume.

Choosing ghost costumes you have some freedom because there is not a clear image of it. You can even create your own vision of the marvel character you want to be.

A special secret of ghost make-upA special secret of ghost make-up can be achieved using something that can make your face deadly pale. Once you are a ghost it is not a good idea to have blushing cheeks. The maximum effectiveness for the ghost Halloween costume gives milky white hue. You can use calamine lotion. It is cheap and can be easily applied and easily cleaned up after the party. It is necessary to apply it three times to achieve the perfect ghost white hue. If your costume does not include gloves it is better to apply this lotion on each area of the skin which is visible.

Halloween Decorations – Spooky Window Ghosts Could Scare Anybody!

If you want to find some fun and easy Halloween crafts for kids of all ages, you should seriously consider making the spooky window ghost. They are real fun to make as well as can be made from items that are available in your own house. These spooky ghosts can give your house a festive atmosphere for the Halloween season and the entire family can involve themselves in the creation.
In order to make these spooky window ghosts, a used dryer fragrance sheet will be required along with a pair or scissors, a black pen, and some tape or sticky tack that is placed above the eyes in order to stick them on your mirrors and windows. If you can place them such that light comes from the back, these ghosts can be made to look immensely ethereal. You can make these window ghosts in any size, small or large, and they can be hung just about anywhere as a great Halloween decoration.
You can even make these spooky ghosts using white contact paper in the same manner as mentioned above. Cut out different sizes and shapes of spooky ghosts from the paper. You can use your X-acto knife in order to carve the ghost faces out before sticking them on to your window. You can make different kinds of ghosts and stick them all onto your windows to give your house a really spooky effect during the Halloween season.
While making these spooky ghosts, it is not necessary to only use the kind of material that will stick to your window. There are many ways of making these cute ghosts such that they can just be taped onto your window. Have your child stand barefoot on a white piece of plain paper. Trace the outer line of the foot neglecting the toes. Then cut out these drawings. The heel forms the head of the ghost. Use crayons and markers to draw a ghost face on them and cut them out of the paper. Glue some arms to the sides of these figures and your spooky ghost is ready. You can tape these little ghosts all over your windows to make a cute Halloween decoration.
Also, you can make spooky window ghosts by just hanging your ghost from the window so that people can see it from outside. You can make these ghosts out of materials such as tissues, handkerchiefs or just about any household material. There are endless possibilities and there is nothing you cant do if you just apply your imagination. Decorating your home with spooky ghosts is a sure way of making your house the most popular one in the neighborhood during the Halloween season.

Making Halloween Ghosts – 3 Impressive Ideas

Halloween is all about having fun with your friends and family. Among the best parts of Halloween are decorating the house with hand made crafts. And when these crafts are all hand made, the more the merrier! Halloween festivity really gets enhanced when you walk in to a haunted house full of ghost crafts!
Now I’m sure, you all must be looking for some free Halloween crafts that are easy enough for you to follow and can surely impress your guests!
Well, internet is a hub for several ideas. Once you have the ideas and tips and tricks, you can use your innovative skills to make the ideas even more interesting. Creativity and imagination is the key to make your decorations as exclusive and attractive and spooky as you with to. Here are a few ideas to get started:
1. Tissue Ghosts
This is perhaps the writer’s favorite. Take a piece of Kleenex. Gather it together such that it forms a bulb at the top and the bottom should be splaying out. Shaped almost like a ghost! Now, with a rubber band twist and tie to maintain the shape of the bulb. You can also use a garbage bag for the same. This becomes the ghost’s head. So just tie it as tight as possible! Now grab on a black magic marker to dot in the eyes, nose and mouth. The Kleenex ghost is ready to spook around. You can make loads of these and hang around the house. This would impress your friends & family and friends. You would be able to boast as a Halloween crafts pro!
2. Singing Ghosts
You can make scary balloon ghosts to hand outside the house and add some spookiness to your Halloween. Take 2 white plastic bags. These are easily available at the near by grocery stores or Wal-Mart. Now cut the handles and the written part of these plastic bags. Now start shredding the bottom of the plastic bags leaving away the seams. Try to make 1 inch shreds. Beware that the cuts are around 1 inch away from the seams. Now blow up your balloon & make a knot so that it remains inflated. Along with the top knot, now tape 1 bag to the backside of the balloon & 1 bag towards the front. Preferably use black-duct tape s it has quite good grip. Now, draw a ghost face. Tie a string surrounding the knot. The ghost is ready to hang! It can be even more entertaining if you tie some bells at the bottom shreds of the ghost. Now you would hear it haunting in the breeze!
3. Transparent Ghosts
Cut out the shape of the ghost from 2 sheets of wax paper. Now, cut out its eyes, a ghoulish mouth and other effects if you wish to, using construction paper. Next, pick out one of the wax paper ghosts. Lay it on the top of a newspaper. Place its eyes & mouth in the right place. Now sprinkle the remaining portions with glitter. Further, carefully place the remaining wax paper ply in line with the bottom edge of the prior (that is placed on the newspaper). Slowly overlap the lower wax paper ghost and further place a sheet of newspaper on them. Heat the iron at medium level. Run it over the ghost in order to meld the two wax paper ghosts. Finally, shred the extra sparkles from the ghost’s body, and attach a string to the same. Hang this anywhere you feel like and have spooky fun!
So, with a little know-how you can make wonderful ghost crafts to make your Halloween special!