Rising Nightly Edition 08

Evening Digest

Author

Mina Sands
October 21, 2024

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Nightly Kickoff: Best Time of Day 

Grab your favorite beverage and have a seat.

Snuggle up with a comfy blanket and get ready for tonight’s evening digest ….

 

Halloween’s Almost Here!

How the heck is it almost Halloween? 🎃 💀🦇

Weren’t we just grilling out in shorts and flip flops (I mean, can you still smell that grill-fired deliciousness 🍔🌭 …).

But here we are, diving straight in. Did you know:

Jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland: Irish immigrants brought the tradition of carving demonic faces into turnips to frighten away spirits to the United States, where they adapted it to use pumpkins instead. 

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The combination of black and orange is so closely associated with Halloween that it's rarely seen outside of October. This custom can be traced back to the Celtic festival of Samhain. Observed every November 1 in what is now modern-day Ireland, it marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. Black represented the "death" of summer, while orange symbolized the autumn harvest season. Read More HERE

Illinois is the largest producer of pumpkins in the United States, both by weight and acreage. Illinois is known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World". In 2015, Illinois officially named pumpkin pie its state pie.

Read More HERE

What do you plan on giving trick-or-treaters for Halloween?

Reese’s and M&Ms vie for the most popular Halloween candy🍬🍭 in the U.S., though it varies from state to state.

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In 1926, magician Harry Houdini died on Halloween of peritonitis resulting from appendicitis after an accident during a demonstration in Detroit, Michigan.

Newspapers throughout the country carried the news of his death in articles whose length attested to the breadth of his fame.

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Costumes- The Spooky and The Goofy

Need some fresh costume ideas for your little ones? Here are a few to keep your kids looking fab (or hilariously ridiculous—your call):

Okay try to tell us this isn’t super cute.

We don’t know though … seems some will absolutely adore it, other may catch their first look and run away screaming lol …

Are you kidding me? We want one!

 

Above, we've got 'Adorable Bird, future costume contest winner.'

On the right (or below on mobile)... well, we've got 'What happens when you let Dad pick the costume.’

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Amazon’s marked this rooster scenario as a “frequently returned item.”

Do we need to say more?

Nightly Watch, Listen, Read: Recs For You

Here’s a spooky fall edition of Watch, Listen, Read to get you in the Halloween spirit:

👻 Watch:

  • "Hocus Pocus": An absolute Halloween classic. If you don’t watch the Sanderson sisters wreak havoc at least once, is it even Halloween?

  • "The Witch" (2015): For when you want to be genuinely spooked. This slow-burn horror flick is full of unsettling Puritan vibes and a creepy goat named Black Phillip.

  • "What We Do in the Shadows" (TV Series): If you prefer your spooky with a side of hilarity, this vampire mockumentary series is equal parts ridiculous and genius.

🕸 Listen:

  • “Lore” (Podcast): Dive into real-life creepy legends and mysterious events that’ll make you question reality. Perfect for those who love their history with a side of terror.

  • “Ghost Stories” by Coldplay: A chill but atmospheric album that’ll give you all the cozy yet slightly eerie fall vibes.

  • "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell: It's got that classic eerie vibe, perfect for Halloween, with a catchy beat that'll get you in the spooky spirit.

🎃 Read:

  • "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson: A creepy classic with a haunted mansion, eerie events, and a psychological twist that'll leave you sleeping with the lights on.

  • "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Think old gothic mansion meets disturbing family secrets and spooky atmospheric vibes in the Mexican countryside.

  • "Pumpkinheads" by Rainbow Rowell: Not so scary, but it’s a heartwarming graphic novel that’s all about Halloween, friendship, and seasonal nostalgia. Perfect for cozy fall vibes.

Perfect to keep the fall vibes rolling 🍂🍁🎃🍎☕👻🕸️🕷️🧡

A Haunting Tale: Just Who Was This Crane Guy?

🎩👻🐴🎃

Ichabod Crane is the main character in Washington Irving's famous short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which was first published in 1820.

Set in a Dutch settlement called Sleepy Hollow, located near Tarrytown, New York, the story is a blend of American folklore and Gothic fiction.

Ichabod Crane is described as a lanky and superstitious schoolteacher who comes to Sleepy Hollow to teach children and earn a living. He is highly educated but somewhat awkward in appearance, with long limbs, a small head, and a penchant for believing in ghost stories and the supernatural.

Despite his position as a teacher, Ichabod is somewhat greedy and ambitious. He dreams of winning the hand of Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful and wealthy daughter of a prosperous farmer, to secure a better future for himself.

However, Ichabod faces a rival for Katrina's affections—Brom Bones, a local hero known for his physical strength and mischievous personality. Brom doesn't like Ichabod and uses both pranks and intimidation to thwart Ichabod's attempts to win Katrina over.

The climax of the story occurs one fateful night when Ichabod attends a party at the Van Tassel home, where ghost stories are told, including the legend of the Headless Horseman—a ghostly figure said to be the spirit of a Hessian soldier who lost his head to a cannonball during the American Revolution. On his way home through the dark and eerie woods, Ichabod encounters what appears to be the Headless Horseman, who chases him down and seemingly hurls his decapitated head at him.

The next morning, Ichabod has disappeared, leaving behind only his hat and a smashed pumpkin. While some villagers believe he was spirited away by the Horseman, others suspect that Brom Bones may have orchestrated the event to scare Ichabod away for good.

What truly became of Ichabod Crane that fateful night? Only the shadows and whispers of Sleepy Hollow hold the answer... 🌲🌙🖤

Nightcap: Wrapping Up the Night

That’s it for tonight. As you wind down (or maybe ramp up), remember to take some time to relax and recharge for the next adventure. Whether it’s diving into the latest headlines, watching the stars, or catching a late-night show, there’s always something happening evening time. Keep your eyes open for the next edition of Rising Nightly.