“Happy Halloween Music” Song by Steven Cravis

For Day 15 of “The 31 Days of Band Halloween”, I’m quite excited to share my first reader entry. This Halloween song is from composer Steven Cravis, entitled “Happy Halloween Music”.

Happy Halloween Music is a single 3-minute happy, scary, spooky, silly, funny Halloween song written, performed and recorded by Steven Cravis and now available on legal download sites such as Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and eMusic.

Warning to parents: Some toddlers may experience the music as mildly unpleasant and may frown when listening to it.

While working his way towards getting his music licensed for major motion pictures, Steven has enjoyed other types of music licensing projects, including the highly rated video game web site orisinal.com. Steven has produced music for 3 orisinal.com games: bubble bee, Voyage and Critical Zone, and will be producing more soon. Please send your feedback to relax [AT] stevencravis [DOT] com

For more info on Steven Cravis or Happy Halloween Music, check out HappyHalloweenMusic.com and StevenCravis.com

Popularity: 19% [?]

No Virginia, Halloween is not Evil

Since deciding to become “Miz Halloween” this year, I found myself at Yahoo! Answers this month, answering all kind of Halloween questions. In addition to the ever-popular “What should I be for Halloween?”, someone asked the question “Is Halloween evil?” No way could I skip a question like that!! Since my answer was quite long (I did give it some thought. I even provided Wikipedia links!) I figured someone might find it interesting here too.

Remember always, your mileage may vary!

No Virginia, Halloween is not Evil

Halloween is not evil.

Halloween was originally a holiday that celebrated the end of the harvest before Christianity existed. Before Christianity, women were understood to produce life, and it is believed that humans worshipped a Mother Nature/Goddess. It is also believed that these nature lovers were mostly peaceful folk.

When Jesus “the Christ” (means “the Anointed”) lived, his power for love, forgiveness, and healing changed people, and the world forever. Long after His death, his devoted followers passionately spread his teachings throughout the world.

Unfortunately, some of Christianity’s strongest champions employed ruthless methods to convert non-Christians into believers. In addition to physical methods such as torture, pro-Christianity propaganda was also employed.

Pre-Christian practices were then named evil, in order to discourage followers. Before Christianity expanded, Friday the 13th and black cats were considered very lucky. After Christianity was established, forget about it.

Pre-Christian holidays (yes, there were holidays way back then) such as the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain were too popular to destroy, so they were “baptized” with a new Christian name and story. Samhain became “All Hallows Eve” celebrated every October 31st, when it was believed that the veil between the dead and the living was thinnest. To be safe, November 1st was also celebrated as “All Saint’s Day”.

After a few hundred years, no one even remembers why the name changed. But whatever you want to call Halloween, kids (and bands!) love it as a day to dress up in costumes, and try on another persona. So no, Halloween is not evil.

But in my humble opinion, Mother Nature should have fired her publicist!

Source(s):
Wikipedia: Venus of Willendorf
Women in Prehistory
Wikipedia: Venus Figurines
Wikipedia: Halloween
Wikipedia: Spanish Inquisition
Wikipedia: All Saints Day

Popularity: 23% [?]

The Joker Adult Plus Size Costume

The Joker Adult Plus Size Costume Why so serious? Let’s put a smile on that face! Liven up the party in this officially licensed Joker costume and give Gotham your card.

Popularity: 15% [?]

Batman The Dark Knight Adult Plus Size Costume

Batman The Dark Knight Adult Plus Size Costume The dark avenger returns, protecting Gotham City from the forces of Evil and the deadly Joker. The Batman Dark Knight costume is a highly detailed screen printed shirt with gauntlet arms and pants with attached boot tops; also includes a separate Batman character headpiece, black Batman cape and screen printed fabric utility belt.

Popularity: 16% [?]

Batman The Dark Knight Joker Mask

Batman The Dark Knight Joker Mask Why so serious? Show Gotham a good time this Halloween when you wear this authentic Batman the Dark Knight Joker mask. Vinyl 3/4 mask is a compelling likeness of the Joker as portrayed by Heath Ledger.

Popularity: 10% [?]

Day 13 of Band Halloween: Batman and Joker Costumes

Did you see the Dark Knight? Heath Ledger was an amazing Joker, and this Halloween will no doubt bring lots of Batmen and Jokers out to haunt their band Halloween gigs.

Now let’s put a smile on that face!

Popularity: 8% [?]

Gangster Mama Halloween Costume

Gangster Mama Step aside, Al Capone; move over Bonnie and Clyde…there’s a new girl in town and she’s got the goods! Strut your gangster stuff in this sexy Glam Gangster Gal costume and have fun!

Popularity: 10% [?]

Sexy Gangster Adult Costume

Sexy Gangster Adult Costume Gangsters will lay down their guns and you’ll be the ‘boss’ when they steal one look at you wearing this sexy gangster adult Halloween costume by Leg Avenue. Adult costume includes flirtatious underwire top, cuffs and gartered skirt. Pair with fishnet stockings, shoes and a toy gun to make the outfit complete.

Popularity: 6% [?]

Scarface Tony Montana Adult Costume

Say hello to my little friend…

Scarface Tony Montana Adult Standard Costume He was Tony Montana. The world will remember him by another name…Scarface. In this country, you gotta make the money first. Show the world who’s boss in this official Tony Montana Scarface costume and achieve cult status.

Popularity: 8% [?]

Gangster Adult Mens Costume

Gangster Adult Mens Costume Hold up Halloween candy baskets in style dressed in this classy Gangster costume. The dapper pinstripe suit, black shirt, and tie of this classic costume are sure to earn you the respect of the family. Add a classy hat and toy gun to this killer costume to truly impress the Godfather.

Popularity: 3% [?]