Stall Talk
Volume 14, Issue 11
October 29, 2012
The Origin of Halloween
Halloween's roots can be traced back to Celtic culture in Ireland.
According to their "Druid" religion, November 1st was New Years' on
their calendar. The celebration would begin on October 31st ,and last
into the following day. The spirits of all who died in the prior year, would
rise up and roam the earth on that night. This is an evil night when
spirits roamed the streets and villages. Lord Samhain, the lord of
Darkness, would arrive in search of the spirits to take them to the
underworld. Halloween as it is currently celebrated with costumes, trick
or treating, and superstitions, takes from this Druid Holiday.
http://www.holidayinsights.com/halloween/facts.htm
Dia de Los Muertos/The Day of the Dead
This Mexican national holiday is marked by families
celebrating their departed by building private altars
honoring their deceased. These are decorated with
sugar skulls, marigolds, and favorite foods and
beverages of the deceased. Many Hispanic cultures
celebrate instead of fearing their dead. Dia de los
Muertos is on November 1 and 2, corresponding
with the Catholic All Saints (Nov 1) and All Souls
(Nov 2) days.
Top 10 Halloween Wellness Tips
from your friendly Boos at Beu
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Consume Halloween drinks, sugary or stiff, in moderation.
Watch your drink for any tricks.
Feeling unsafe? Call OPS for a ride home! 309-298-1949.
Be careful walking around in costumes; masks can reduce
your awareness of your surroundings.
5. Remember: the law still applies! Look for increased police
presence all Halloween weekend.
6. Respect your community and be a treat, not a trick.
7. Decorate sustainably, with biodegradable decorations.
8. Texting can reduce your awareness of your surroundings
just like any mask.
9. Does your costume perpetuate a harmful stereotype?
10. While wearing a costume, please respect yourself, WIU,
and the community.
“'Tis the night - the night
Of the grave's delight….”
~ Arthur Cleveland
http://www.holidayinsights.com/halloween/facts.htm
HAUNTED HIGGINS
Remember when you used to
Want a good old fashion scare?
check your candy before you ate
Head
up to the haunted 19th floor
it...same rules apply with
of
Higgins
but don’t lose your
condoms. Check the
head!
Oct
25-29 (Thurs-Sat).
expiration date. If it was
8:00p.m.
midnight
$5 a person
opened or old or worn out,
or $3 with a non perishable food
throw it away! There’s
item! All donated items and more
always more where that
“Clothes make a
go to Stuff the Bus
came from…
statement. Costumes tell
campaign.
FREE CONDOMS are offered in
a story”
- Mason Cooley
the lab in Beu, within the residence
Haunted Corn Maze
halls, the Women’s Center and the
Saturday & Sunday
Beu Health
Oct. 27-28th, at Horn
Education offices
Field Campus 8-10pm.
located on the 2nd
$5/person.
floor of Seal
85 China Rd., Macomb
Hall—East Wing.
 Halloween is the second highest
grossing holiday after Christmas.
 Samhainophobia is the fear of
Halloween.
 The largest pumpkin ever measured
was grown by Norm Craven, who
broke the world record in 1993 with a
836 lb. pumpkin.
 Both Salem, Massachusetts, and
Anoka, Minnesota, are the selfproclaimed Halloween
capitals of the world.
 In many countries, such as
France and Australia, Halloween is
seen as an unwanted and overly
commercial American influence.
http://facts.randomhistory.com/halloween-facts.html
Costume Safety
 Remember - masks can limit your vision so make sure you know
your surroundings and are extra careful.
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Stall Talk is brought to you by Beu Health Center Graduate Assistant
Liz Andrews and Students T.A.L.K. peer educators. For more
information, call 298-3225. For more health info, visit beu.wiu.edu. For
adaptive format see the Disability Resource Center.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23472518/ns/health-pet_health/t/black-pups-face-doggie-
and flexible material so you’re not hurting yourself or others.
 Keeps wigs and costumes away from fire or cigarettes - you don’t
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Black cats were once believed to be witch’s
familiars who protected a witch’s power. Seeing a
black dog was considered an omen for death
Unfortunately, today, black pets are the last to be
adopted and first to be euthanized in animal shelters
(maybe because of these scary associations). Sad
huh?
 Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be of soft
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