Happy Halloween everyone! I just finished painting a mini pumpkin while playing a trivia game with Rose Scholars. It was a nice community activity to partake in while still staying safe. Some interesting trivia GRF Sam asked us had to do with traditions done during Halloween… many having to do with finding a future partner! I never really thought of Halloween as a romantic Holiday, yet women used to string damp clothes, look in mirrors while going down stairs, and throw apple peels behind them all in hopes of catching a glimpse of their future husband. We also learned Americans spend billions of dollars on candy every year. I really enjoyed just getting to relax and paint on a beautiful fall day after having a prelim this week. Once again happy Halloween!
Rose Scholars Fall 2020
Endless possibilities
It was also interesting to me that certain Halloween traditions are based on romantic acts. This was especially surprising to me because growing up I always knew Halloween to be related to horror and scariness. So the trivia defied my expectations. The painting was also very relaxing to me as well.