Tag: Halloween
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Cauldron
Word of the Day: Cauldron Halloween has come and gone. Cauldrons worldwide are being stowed away, their mystical allure set aside until next year. A cauldron, typically defined as a large, heavy pot used for cooking or boiling, has become synonymous with the spirit of Halloween. These iconic vessels have captured our imaginations through centuries…
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Hell-bent
Word of the Day: Hell-bent It’s October 31st—All Hallow’s Eve—and the spirit of Halloween is in the air. For many, this time of year stirs a hell-bent desire for all things spooky. When you are hell-bent on something, you are determined to achieve it no matter the cost. It’s a season when the veil between…
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Witches’ brew
WotD: Witches’ brew October is ending, and our minds, or at least mine, begin to think of sugar plum fairies and Santa Claus. Then, we notice that the air is filled with whispers of enchantment and mystery. We can’t get into the holiday spirit yet. First, we need to get through Halloween. One of the…
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Drop-dead gorgeous
WotD: Drop-dead gorgeous Halloween whispers its enchanting spells as the crisp autumn air is supposed to settle in. This year, it’s not just about the costumes or the candy; it’s about being drop-dead gorgeous. If you are drop-dead gorgeous, you are stunningly beautiful, striking, or incredibly attractive. Imagine stepping into a haunted gathering, the moonlight…
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Witching hour
WotD: Witching hour As the clock strikes twelve, the air around us becomes charged with magic. This is the witching hour, the time when witches and other magical creatures come out to play. It’s a time of mystery, mischief, and mayhem and is treated with the utmost sanctity by those who adhere to witchcraft. But…
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In stitches
Phrase: In stitches Have you ever laughed so hard that you thought you were going to split open? That’s what it means to be in stitches! And what better time to be in stitches than Halloween, when zombies and mummies are out and about? Picture this: you’re at a Halloween party, surrounded by spooky decorations…
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Death trap
Word of the Day: Deathtrap I assure you it is not by pure coincidence that I write about the term ‘deathtrap‘ on the day before All Hollow’s Eve. Can you think of anything scarier than living with your family, the people you love most in the world, in a deathtrap? How about driving one? Fortunately,…
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Bewitched
Word of the Day: Bewitched Boy, oh boy, oh boy, we live in scary times. Or is it just me? You feel it, too, right? With Halloween just around the corner, I’m beginning to think that Trumpy has bewitched half of the population and all of the Republican Party in the US. What the heck…
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Make your blood run cold
English Phrase: Make your blood run cold As the leaves fall and days grow shorter, we know Halloween is growing closer. There’s something about Halloween that makes your blood run cold. It could be that thoughts of witches and black cats come more quickly to our minds as we walk down lonely streets and dark…
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Bloodcurdling
WotD: Bloodcurdling All Hallow’s Eve is on Thursday. You may hear some bloodcurdling screams around the witching hour. If you’re smart, you’ll take my advice and not go out by yourself. In horror movies, the first person to die is always the stupid one who hears a noise and investigates it alone. They are the…
