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Remote control hobbies have been popular for a long time. Even if you haven't enjoyed playing with your own RC car, helicopter, or boat, remote control vehicles are still fun to watch others play with! In 2008, hobby shops all over the world witnessed a huge surge of interest and excitement about remote control hobbies in general, but particular interest in remote control boats.

It doesn't seem to matter what age you are, either. It's pretty common now to see remote control boats being maneuvered in local streams and creeks adjacent to both urban and suburban parks alike. Just in time for Christmas, those prices are coming down, too.

What's more fun when relaxing by the pool or at the park than watching someone play with an RC boat? Remote control boats and accessories are right around 50% off right now in most hobby shops and online stores. That said, why not get your own?

Educational hobbies that involve remote control toys are a fantastic way to show your young enthusiast how to care for electronic devices. Planning your purchase around sales will keep the sting out of your wallet, too!

Helicopters, rockets, and planes are usually included on r/c aircraft carrier ships. How much fun is that? Right now, instead of the nearly $150.00 and up you could spend on one, they're available for under $79.00. That's a savings of 47%! Pretty good for a remote control boat.

Remote control boats can be small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, or large enough to need its own body of water! Choose from:

• Bass fishing boats
• Sailboats
• Offshore boats
• Pirate ships, with cannons!
• Yachts
• Police boats
• Even waverunners!

It's important to note that some of these boats can be up to 3ft long and $400.00, but like anything else, you can spend as much as you want to on them! Beginners should go for the bargain, and plan ahead for that kind of spending. It can get expensive.

Maybe I'll see you down by the creek at our local park, playing with my new RC Jet Ski I just got for almost 50% off.

Who am I kidding? That will be my son. I'll be next to him, watching! You've got to be quick around here with your remote control hobbies. They're kind of hard to keep secret.

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Halloween, a day of fright, folklore, goblins and above all fun for all those who are of a mind to simply enjoy themselves by letting loose their imagination however many may ask what is the history behind this holiday that has come to be celebrated through out the world? First off all we might ask what are the origins of the name Halloween and what if any meaning does it have?

Regarding the origins of the word Halloween, the answer is a simple one. It all started many centuries ago when there was a Catholic holiday called "All Martyr's Day"; celebrated on May 13 however it came to be that the date was changed to the 1st of November while the name transformed to All Saint's Day". This change prompted that October 31, the day before came to be known as "All Hollow's Evening". As one can now observe "Halloween" is the short form of these two words, put in to one.

This explains the name Halloween however what about the rest? Where did it came about that people took to putting on customs in an attempt to frighten others? Well the explanation to this lies in Ireland; as it was there and according to the calendar of the Celts that the 1st of November was the first day of the year which made the 31st of October the last day. Tradition had it that on this last day of the year which the Celts referred to as Samhain; the line that separated the living from the dead all but disappeared; making it possible for the souls of the dead to intermingle with the living. However the souls of the dead contacted the living with evil intentions. These being to posses their bodies so they might come back to the world of the living, thus escaping from the spiritual world. It was secure in their believe that ancient Celtics felt the need to put on costumes of fright which they felt would surely ward off those evil spirits which were bound to attempt to posses their bodies.

In a way one could see that this to the Celtics which eventually became a tradition was not really so much a matter of having fun but a form of saving their souls and bodies; therefore it was with this in mind that they also went about their neighborhoods making as much noise as possible. Now in the 21st century, we of course can think of this is as being silly but to the Celts it was anything but as it sometimes happened that after Samhain; a person was even killed by those near him or her who believed the person they were killing was no longer the person they had known but a body inhabited by an evil spirit. Naturally with the passing of the years, faith in the concept that one could have one's body taken waned and Halloween became a more ceremonial event as well as a joyous one for both children and adults.

Now a days for instance in the United States, Halloween is the second biggest money making holiday. Second only to Christmas, as it is during the weeks that lead up to this day that many a person; both very young and not so young go out and purchase a costume in order to attend either a Halloween party or go "trick or treating". Costumes however are not the only items available to those wishing to spend money on the celebration of Halloween as they may also acquire decorations, games and even foods connected with this day of ghosts and witches. Yes, Halloween even serves for the purpose of selling food products such as cakes and other edible objects which are made with decorations pertaining to this very special day of the year. All of which making Halloween a day which has more to it then just putting on strange clothes.

During the last few years however the fad has lead people away from costumes of freight such as ghosts or vampires and in to more diversified fields such as some of the younger ladies dressing up as princesses while some of the boys do so as action heroes such as Batman. Of course there are those who obtain their ideas for dressing up from history books and become Napoleon Bonaparte, George Washington or other such characters whose image has lasted through out the years. I for my part ;if I could find the costume which would make me the character I wish to be? This I can say with all sincerity that I would become Darth Vader or at least for the day that is Halloween. This being the case since I am a huge Star Wars fan.

Halloween in this day and age is celebrated all through out the world and contrary to what many may think it did not start in the United States but in Ireland and it was also there that the idea of bobbing for apples came about as the Romans brought it when they invaded many years later. Another Halloween tradition in the United States is "trick or treating" however this concept is not connected so much with Samhain but with a certain group of people; who during the middle ages performed an act which came to be called "souling". Souling being where a person would knock on somebody's door asking for "soul cakes" in exchange for which he or she would say a prayer for the souls of the dead relatives of the one who should be generous enough to give out "soul cakes". Today however this practice has changed in many ways as it has turned in to children going from door to door saying "trick or treat"; where the person answering the door is confronted with the choice of either giving a treat which might be a sweet or something of the sort or having some dastardly trick played on his home. These tricks however for the most part are harmless and limited to having something written on his or her door with chalk (which can be easily washed away) or some trash being left and rarely if ever go beyond what could be hailed as a prank.

In conclusion we could say that Halloween is a day that can be celebrated by just about anybody given its not being either a religious holiday nor one connected to patriotism; all of which makes it the ideal international holiday it has become. As for myself personally it has been in the time which I have lived in Poland that I have made every effort to bring the tradition of Halloween not only to my daughter, Paullina but to her friends who last year much to my near shock and that of several of the neighbors went out "trick or treating". All of which made me see that my efforts to bring the wonder of Halloween to Poland have not been in vain.

My name is Gianni Truvianni, I am an author who writes with the simple aim of sharing his ideas, thoughts and so much more of what I am with those who are interested in perhaps reading something new. As for the details regarding my life I would say that there is nothing that lifts them above the ordinary. I was born in New York City in 1967 on May 21st and am presently living in Warsaw, Poland where I wrote my first book "New York's Opera Society" now Available on Amazon.

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By far and away the most popular use of masks today, loosely but definitely within the drama arena, is for the annual ritual of Halloween, and most of all within the US.

The evening of the 31st October has long been celebrated in Church circles as the eve of All Saints' Day and is properly known as All-hallow-even. Originally, in pre-Christian Britain, this was New year's Eve. Basically it's a Vigil for the morrow's Feast commemorating all the saints and martyrs, who originally had no specific public recognition in the form of their own feast day, and was finally instituted in its current form in the 9th century. Subsequently the 2nd November was dedicated to all the other holy souls who have made it to Heaven, but not been canonised as saints - All Souls Day.

All-hallow-even or All Hallows Eve became in addition the secularised Halloween, deriving from its Celtic and Gaelic roots in Britain. This now includes a tradition permitting children a chance to "trick or treat" - to visit houses, carrying a jack-o-lantern (a pumpkin carved to resemble a diabolical face and having a lit candle within it), to demand a treat. If the treat is not forthcoming, tradition allows the children to play a trick on the householder.

In Scotland Halloween acquired a special significance partly due to the poem of that name by Robert Burns. Young lads and lasses, who observe certain rites, are supposed on this night to have their future wives and husbands revealed to them.

Ireland is quoted as being the origin of the modern secular or pagan feast and Irish emigrants for taking their superstitions with them to the US.

Modern popularity will have been greatly boosted by the Halloween series of horror movies, where a mask is used to conceal the identity of the very scary killer. Today popular masks for Halloween include the Slipknot range, Homer Simpson masks and gorilla masks. The Slipknot masks, created by the heavy metal band of that name, rely on a wide range of influences, not least S&M, as well as maggots, clowns and skulls.

The lead characters in the popular adult US cartoon series have all spawned commercially-available masks, with Homer Simpson's mask in particular rating high in demand.

Gorilla masks likewise rate highly for Halloween, joined by all sorts of other devilish creatures such as hell-hounds, werewolves, bats, sharks, and dangerous or even mutant beasts of every kind.

As with so many Christian feasts deriving from earlier pagan celebrations, there sometimes seems to be a vast gulf between the Christian devotion on the one hand and the modern version of the pagan ritual on the other. If there is a link, I can't help feeling it lies in the common cause of trying to put the fear of God into us (come Hell or High Water, probably the former!).

Michael Barry

Editor of ebook on "The Role of Masks in Drama and in Life" http://www.masks-ebook.info

A lifelong director, writer and producer in theatre, film and TV.

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If you are on the lookout for kids' Halloween crafts, there are a lot of fun and easy projects that you can have them work on.

Next to Christmas, Halloween is one of the most-awaited holidays by kids and adults alike. For adults, costume parties are the ones that they look forward to. To make trick or treating a much more realistic experience for the kids, they would even decorate their lawns, shops or the front of their houses with spooky dcor, much to the children's delight.

Now, if you are organizing a party and you already have kids' Halloween party games line up - what's the next thing that you need to do? Naturally, you need to think of the kids' Halloween crafts that you can have them work on.

Adults can even join in the fun and do these kids' Halloween craft projects with them.

Kids' Halloween Crafts, Any Ideas?
One of the most fun parts in organizing a Halloween party or even just celebrating this holiday is when you are in the process of thinking up the kids' Halloween crafts that you can finish with them.

Here are some great ideas for kids' Halloween crafts:

• Create round lollipop ghosts.

Lollipop ghosts are a great giveaway for all the kids who will go trick or treating on Halloween. You would need sucker-style lollipops - the bigger and rounder the candy, the better. All you need to do is wrap a tissue paper or two, place the round lollipop in the middle and gently gather the material around the head of the lollipop. Use a red yarn or ribbon to make the distinction between the head and the body of the ghost lollipop. Then, you can either glue two movable eyes and draw a 'scared' mouth to form the head of the ghost - or you can just use a marker to draw the entire face of the ghost. Not only will these make great Halloween decors - they can also be given away to trick-or-treaters.

• Create your very own Halloween rings critters.

You can probably buy ready made rings from toy shops and use them as the base for this project. Have some white glue, pompoms and goggle eyes handy. Divide the kids into pairs of two and make sure that they have enough material to make a ring for themselves. All they need to do is glue the eyes to the pompoms which will serve as the body of the critter. Then, it can either be tied or glued on to the ring securely. These critters can take the shape of spiders, octopuses or an insect complete with antennae.

• Create egg carton bats.

You can make one bat out of three egg holder sections by cutting an entire egg carton into four pieces. The middle part of the bat will serve as its head, and two sections on the end will serve as its head. Paint each bat black, allow them to dry and use googly eyes to decorate the head. If you want to, you can even place a string on the head of each bat so that they can be used as hanging decors for your Halloween party.

If you are planning a kids Halloween party, you can find a good selection of halloween games for kids at preschool online games

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The sizes below are specific to the costume in this listing. Other costumes may have different sizing patterns. For example, company A's size medium may be equivalent to company B's size large. Be sure to check the size chart closely to make sure you know what you are ordering.

The list below may indicate that more than one size fits you. If you are unsure of which size to choose, then go with the larger size because these costumes tend to run small.

Size --------- Dress Size

XS ----------- 0-2
Small -------- 2-6
Small/Medium - 2-8
Medium ------- 6-10
Medium/Large - 8-14
Large -------- 10-14
XL ----------- 16-18
1X/2X -------- 16-20
3X/4X -------- 20-24
One Size ----- 2-14

The Christmas tree is a symbol of the holiday season for 33 million American households each year. Some people choose to buy their tree from the store, but many families enjoy "hunting" down that perfect tree and spending time together as a family placing the Christmas ornaments on the branches. There are many different types of tree to choose from and countless ways to decorate, as well as ways to protect you and your family from fire this Christmas.

In addition to firs, some people prefer a pine or cypress Christmas tree instead. The Norway Spruce is a beautiful tree with long, dark green needles and a terrific shape, although these trees only last about a week before the needles fall out. Nevertheless, the Norway Spruce remains a popular choice in European households.

The Colorado Blue Spruce has a neat pyramid shape and silvery-blue foliage, with very strong limbs for heavy ornaments. Lastly, the Leland Cypress, with its green-gray color, upright feathery branches and light scent, which is ideal for allergy sufferers, is one of the most sought after trees in the Southeastern US.

There are many ways to decorate a Christmas tree, which is usually based on personal preference and style. However, if you'd like some traditional decorating tips for your tree, then you may want to follow a theme like country, Victorian or family style. The country tree is short, full and stout. Old-fashioned, egg-shaped red and green lights are the most popular, although blue and yellow lights are okay too.

Rustic ornaments made of wood, tin, velvet, ribbon, glass and tinsel may then be added, with a star to top it off. By contrast, the tall, slender Victorian tree uses themes such as angels, animals, birds or musical instruments. Ornaments are usually small, made of tin or glass and colored blue, lavender, pink or gold. Lastly, the family Christmas trees showcase real characters, using all homemade ornaments and decorations like strung-popcorn, homemade gingerbread men, candy canes and a hodge podge of flashing lights.

Almost half (48%) of all Christmas tree fires each year are caused by electrical failure. To prevent a holiday catastrophe, check to see whether your lights are marked "indoor," "outdoor" or both. Whenever possible, choose lights with reflectors, rather than bare bulbs. Never connect more than three strands (or 150 light bulbs) together. Read the manufacturer's instructions on how to use the Christmas lights and avoid using any old strands that have loose connections or frayed cords.

An additional 27% of fires from Christmas trees are caused by a heat source being too close, so be sure the tree is at least three feet from all fireplaces, heaters, space heaters and candles. Watering your tree daily will also reduce the fire hazard risk as well. Holiday lights were involved in 22% of the fires, candles in 15% of the accidents and space heaters were involved in 7% of all fires.

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If you really want to scare your guests, and to make your food look really gross, you should try out these fun, but very simple gross recipes for Halloween.

First, you can start with something you can serve as a snack. Boogers on a Stick look really gross and they are quite simple to make. You need 8 ounce of Jar cheese whiz, 3 or 4 drops of green food coloring and pretzel sticks. First you melt the cheese in the microwave oven and then put the cheese to cool slightly in the jar. Than carefully stir in the food coloring adding just the right amount to make your cheese turn green. Really gross, and than you simply dip the pretzel sticks in the cheese. You will need to repeat the process a couple of times, for the cheese to stick to the pretzel. When it comes to a boogerish size, you're done.

Next what you can serve as a drink is Vampire's Blood Shake, really spooky.

You need two cups of plain yogurt, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, one package of frozen strawberries or raspberries, ice cubes and a one pint strawberry ice cream. First you mix yogurt, vanilla and berries in the blender. Than you take tall glasses and pour over the ice cubes, and at the top put a large spoonful of strawberry ice cream.

As a main course you can serve some brain cell and fluid. This is one of the best gross recipes for Halloween. By far the best Halloween dish. (Ready to puke yet? ) For this meal you need one package of Blueberry Jello, that is brain fluid, one carton small curd of cottage cheese, that is brain matter, one can of blueberries in heavy syrup and one bottle of food coloring. First what you need to do is make jello and let it chill, while you are preparing for the rest. You place cheese into one bowl, drain the syrup from blueberries, and add berries to the cheese carefully mixing the two. At the end, you just add the food coloring. To serve this dish, first you need to put a couple of tablespoons of jello on a plate and then pour some blueberry syrup on it. Than add cheese mixed together with blueberries on the top.

After this all you need is some peeled grapes with a raisin stuck into the wide side of each one, and some dried blood popcorns. First you pop the Popcorns, melt some butter, pour it over the popcorns, and then sprinkle it with chili powder. Happy Halloween devouring... I hope you enjoyed this edition of the top 5 Gross recipes for Halloween!

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The sizes below are specific to the costume in this listing. Other costumes may have different sizing patterns. For example, company A's size medium may be equivalent to company B's size large. Be sure to check the size chart closely to make sure you know what you are ordering.

The list below may indicate that more than one size fits you. If you are unsure of which size to choose, then go with the larger size because these costumes tend to run small.

Size --------- Dress Size

XS ----------- 0-2
Small -------- 2-6
Small/Medium - 2-8
Medium ------- 6-10
Medium/Large - 8-14
Large -------- 10-14
XL ----------- 16-18
1X/2X -------- 16-20
3X/4X -------- 20-24
One Size ----- 2-14

Thanksgiving parades, just like football, turkey and the pumpkin pie, can't be done away with if we are talking Thanksgiving ! Elaborate parades featuring huge floats, musical extravaganza and star-studded entertainment shows on Thanksgiving are regular features of the Thanksgiving holiday and are marked by great pomp and grandeur. It has its origins in the early 20th century and is fashioned to give the festive frenzy a good lift in the hearts of young and old. The Thanksgiving parades are indeed a spectacle for whoever manages to catch sight of one ! Through years now, these street shows and parades of Thanksgiving have become a tradition and are integral to this holiday, held on the fourth Thursday in November.

There's no precise documentation of the origin of the Thanksgiving parades. In all probabilities, Thanksgiving parades had their first observance in the year President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving as an official holiday. In the context of the Union achievements of the 1863 summer, it's no wonder that an officially declared occasion (more importantly declared by the then President) would have befitting celebrations. Hence parades became a part of the day. But while the military band or uniformed men featured in earlier Thanksgiving parades, today's parades of Thanksgiving mainly consist of musical extravaganza and entertainment shows. Another view is that the first parade of Thanksgiving originated in Philadelphia. It's known as Gimbel's Thanksgiving Parade and is considered to be the first parade of Thanksgiving in the nation's history. The famous American store called Gimbel's kicked off the parade under its name to make a mark. Many other brands followed suit and started holding Thanksgiving parades soon after. And these numerous Thanksgiving parades are telecast on television throughout the United States on Thanksgiving.

Wherever the start of Thanksgiving parades, it was just a matter of years that the significance and tradition of holding parades spread from one corner of the nation to another. Parades are integral to the American culture and the nation has spectacular parades for all the major holidays of the year. Mostly Thanksgiving parades have family-oriented themes and project the message of warmth and thankfulness of the holiday. Also kept in mind is the aspect of making the children happy and make all others smile. So colorful cutouts, huge balloons and amusing floats are there in Thanksgiving parades almost always. The sole aim of Thanksgiving parades is to instill the spirit of festivity in the hearts of the spectators. People feel all gingered up to have a wonderfully warm Thanksgiving Day, wishing each other a happy Thanksgiving and cheering for a good harvest. Many families traditionally set aside a time on Thanksgiving to go and watch Thanksgiving parades. All States in the US hold magnificent parades on Thanksgiving and so, there's no dearth of Thanksgiving parades to hit on the fourth Thursday in November, that is, the Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving parades are thus a very significant cultural tradition of America these days and are designed for all races and ethnicities. All the major States and cities of the nation can boast of the best Thanksgiving parades of the entire nation. And if you're in the nation on Thanksgiving, do not pass up the chance to catch the spectacles hitting the streets on this favorite family holiday of the year !

Sean Carter writes on holidays, Thanksgiving Day and world events. He also writes on family, relationships, Christmas, religion, love and friendship. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry and writes for 123greetings.com. He is an active blogger at Thanksgiving Blog

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