tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179324192353491323.post4060454153641026865..comments2010-01-26T13:36:54.958-08:00Comments on Chats with Charley II: Word Thursday - Samhain and PaganismJBinford-Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179324192353491323.post-91108682682086502832009-10-15T10:04:03.879-07:002009-10-15T10:04:03.879-07:00This is fascinating. I am delighted to know that t...This is fascinating. I am delighted to know that the word 'pagan' is not associated with anything of a derogatory nature.<br /><br />Interesting that your dreams 'peak' at this time. Mine too. And I am particularly interested in the fact that the beginning of November no matter what one's belief, seem to centre around the departed. The 1st is all Saints and the 2nd (my husband's birthday) is All Souls. In this country families go to the graves of their loved ones, clean up and as evening falls, light candles on the graves. Every cemetery is lit up. I'm not very fond of cemeteries actually and try to avoid them if possible.<br /><br />I like Catfish's contribution too. Most enlightening.The Blog of Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650938872732748697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179324192353491323.post-83379869130630568192009-10-08T06:14:55.531-07:002009-10-08T06:14:55.531-07:00I read pedantic. And I did find that a fascinating...I read pedantic. And I did find that a fascinating "language lesson." The origin of words and phrases has often been an "obsession" of mine. Much can be revealed by where the words come from.<br /><br />Your comment was a great addition to this Word Thursday.JBinford-Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.com