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[hispoisonsmile]

Well, we've already had members of the Church comment on Halloween, so I shan't add my opinion to the fold. It isn't as if it truly matters, anyway-- it is a holiday that people will celebrate the way that they have always celebrated it, and there isn't a thing anyone can say that will change that

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[hispoisonsmile]

I thought you might. I live at the high school if you'd like to drop by and pick it up.

[hispoisonsmile]

Oh, really? I'm very grateful, then, Denmark. It will be nice to meet you in person, as well.

[13sugars]

But I want it too!

OH SHI-

[13sugars]

[Oh yeah, well he lives closer. And he can make cuter faces]

I can still get there first.

[jushinkan]

[There's the sound of a few pages being turned... and then-]

The carved pumpkins were originally carved turnips, actually. They are meant to mimic the 'will-o-the-wisp', and it's said that the faces scare away evil spirits.

Nowadays it's just used as an amusing little activity in the Halloween tradition, alongside bobbing for apples, dressing up and pranking.

[hispoisonsmile]

[ there's something.. strange.. about this person. he sounds normal enough, but-- that isn't possible, is it? the demons have never been conversational like this.

for a long moment, there's no response. at last, though: ]

Oh, how interesting. Still, it doesn't really explain why a turnip or a pumpkin is supposed to represent a will-o-the-wisp..

Why bobbing for apples?

[jushinkan]

[No hints from Xellos. He won't give an answer to why he's talking to him~.]

I'd assume it's the light inside. Maybe the face represents the soul the will-o-the-wisp is supposed to be?

Why not? I hear it's a lot of fun!

[hispoisonsmile]

Hm. Perhaps so.

I don't really understand where the tradition came from. It may be silly to wonder, I suppose, but such things interest me.

[13th_crusader]

I do not avidly seek to change their pagan ways. One has to want salvation in the first place, and if they choose to squander it for a "party" then who am I to physically stop them?

If my Inquisition were here it'd be a different story!

[hispoisonsmile]

I find no fault with your words, Sir. People should be made aware of the holiday's origins in the Church. I am simply reserving my own judgment on the matter.