Sunday, 30 October 2016

Hallowe'en Traditions



 It’s the last day of October
A clear moon can be seen
 And we are all ready
To celebrate Hallowe’en

A huge log fire is burning
The house full of good cheer
Bowls full of nuts, sweets and fruit
 Keeping traditions we hold dear.

Here come the guisers
With their lanterns on high
From the eyes of the turnips
The lights brighten the sky.

Guisers’ faces are hidden by make-up or masks
 As they go unknown from door to door
 There’s a Spiderman, A Wicked Witch,
And isn’t that robot wee Jimmy from next door? 

Welcome all, you must be hungry
Come in and have a bite to eat
 But we’ll hear your story, song or joke
Before you get any treat.

 Tasty treacle scones are hanging up there
Underneath you stand in place
 Hands tied, you try to get a bite
 Without getting a black, sticky face!


 Next it’s time for ‘dooking’                                         
 From the water you must get
 At least one red, shiny apple
Without getting totally wet!
 

I guess you must be on your way
 You entertained us well and good
 And before you visit other neighbours
Fill your bags with sweets and food

       







 You sang and danced and made us laugh
 Of witches and ghosts have no fear
Enjoy yourselves on the hallowed eve
And be sure to come guising next year!
         

Happy Hallowe’en, everyone !                       

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