Halloween Decorations - Book Bunting

Halloween has never been that big in Australia.

Growing up as a kid- it wasn't celebrated here at all.

I can't help thinking that we really missed out on something.

Halloween, Day of the Dead, All Saints Day.

All over the world and through history, it has had its various spine-chilling forms.

Essentially I think its popularity comes down to two things:

(1) We love being scared

and

(2) We love dressing up.

Maybe there is a another reason... 

Over the last few years there has been a slow eerie change!

More and more Australians are joining in the fun,

We are going to the neighbours house,

so I've made them a little gift....

SPOOKY BUNTING!

I found this ABC book for 10 cents at the local op shop.

Then cut the triangles.

Sewed on the ribbon.

I used the book cover to make into an envelope. 

Stitched the sides.

Made a tag.

So, what is the other reason Halloween is still so relevant and popular?

I think it reminds us of our mortality.

 It gives us a chance to remember,

 to grieve, to laugh.

Happy Halloween!

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