Thursday 4 October 2012

Dog House Blog, Getting Ready For A Howling Halloween!


Molly The Wally Halloween Witch.

Fun facts for Halloween. 

1 Orange and black are the colours of Halloween because orange is associated with The Fall and black is associated with death and darkness.


 2 Jack o’ Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the holiday of Samhain


3 Pumpkins are orange but also come in white, blue and green.

It was Halloween and three vampires went into a saloon and walked up to the bar.
"What will you have?" the bartender asked.
"I'll have a glass of blood," the first replied.
"I'll have a glass of blood, too, please," said the second.
"I'll have a glass of plasma," said the third.
"OK, let me get this straight," the bartender said. "That'll be two bloods and a blood light?"

4 Halloween was brought to North America by immigrants from Europe who would celebrate the harvest around a bonfire, share ghost stories, sing, dance and tell fortunes.

Bubble, blubber, squirm and gloop,
Boiling broth of bat's tail soup.
Wobble, slobber, liquid goo,
Add the sole of one old shoe.
Spooky shadows dance around,
Of frogs and rats and snarling hounds.
Steam swirls rising to the roof,
Add one small ear and one old tooth.
Gnarly, scratchy, tickle and itch,
Stir round and round to make it rich.
Mushy, sticky, sizzle and stew,
They're making mischief just for you!

5 Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America.

What is a vampires favourite type of ship?
A blood vessel.
What was a witch's favourite subject when they were in school?
Spelling!
What musical instrument does a skeleton play?
A trombone.
Why don't skeletons like parties?
They have no body to dance with.
Why did the mummy call the doctor?
Because her baby was coffin.
  
6 The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human.



 7 Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States.
Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with Snickers at number 1.

Molly The Wally & Sheep!

8 Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with Christmas being the first.

Frankenstein bit Dracula.
Medusa scared a mummy.
The hydra laughed with every head
to see a sight so funny.

A giant growled and scared a witch.
The werewolf chased a goblin.
Normally, I wouldn't mind
but now I've got a problem.

I'm shaking in my P.J.'s.
My heart is filled with dread,
cause all these frightened monsters
hid underneath my bed.

9 Bobbing for apples is thought to have originated from the roman harvest festival that honours Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees.


10 Black cats were once believed to be witch's familiars who protected their powers.


Don't forget The Spooky Gallery , just pop over and leave a comment at Mollie & Alfie to be included. 
Who is in the gallery today?


49 comments:

  1. Great pictures. Love the witch....don't drink.

    And of course the three-headed dog. BOL!

    XXXOOO Daisy, bella & Roxy

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  2. Drinking and flying is horrible!;)
    You look fabulous in your costume
    Cotton

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  3. Oh Molly, you are making us laugh so hard this morning! Those jokes just crack us up. You always know how to start our day off right!

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  4. Sounds like an awesome party

    urban hounds

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  5. Thank you very much for your kind words about Hugo loss! they mean so much for us ! all the boys are missing very much their boss (Hugo was the alpha male of the pack).
    Kisses
    Iris Mom


    Hey Molly, your look is perfect in the first photo !!
    Kisses
    Iris

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  6. I am practically peeing my self laughing! Hope there are some paper towels handy, hehe.
    Lovies, Miss Mindy

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  7. LOOK AT THAT COY LOOK you are giving us, MIZ MOLLY THE WITCH! Oh dear, aren't you the cute one, all dressed up like UNE SORCIÈRE! What brew are you conjuring up today little BRUJA? And our weather is howling out there....I think the dog spirits are starting to get ready for the boo hour, and with the way time is ticking away, it will be here soon enough! OH MOLLY, you are just so darling. I must go to the gallery to see who has joined BALZIBU!!!

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  8. I don't know where you find all this hillarious stuff but it's great. Always put's a smile on our faces..Thank you xx00xx

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  9. Halloween is our Man's favourite holiday! Happy Haunting!
    Hailey and Phod

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  10. Hahaha ... you rock! I can only come here one day and read all the information that you bring in, have a great day!

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  11. Remember, don't drink and fly, okay? Oh little Chihuahua, why do you have three heads! Advanced Happy Halloween!

    Miss Molly, we want to ride the blood vessel too!

    Huggies and Cheese,

    Haopee

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  12. That is a lot of facts about Halloween. I just thought it was about getting candy.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  13. Molly, you deserve a huge award for creativity - your posts are always so GREAT!!!Mom is still cracking up at the two bloods and a blood light:)

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and LIghtning

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  14. Bwahahaha I don't know where you get your jokes, but OMD!!!

    Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
    http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/

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  15. You are the PRETTIEST witch I ever did see... Love all the HOWL O Ween facts and the JOKES...

    I have been checking all the FrankenWeenie Picturse Every day... I just go up to your Tab on the Right side and POOF there they are... and WOW are they ever grrrreat.. THANKS MOLLY!!

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  16. Achei sua foto super charmosa viu Molly?!
    Ah! E adorei o cachorrinho de 3 cabeças! kkkkk

    Beijos e lindo dia!!!!

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  17. Don't drink and fly - too good!!!

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  18. Molly your are just a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the Halloween giggles.
    And yes I di see my spooked picture. The MOM has just been remiss in saying thank you. We both have enjoyed visiting all the other spooked pups and kitties.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  19. sand witches was too cute. :)

    (and those ducks fly south from texas into mexico for the winter)

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  20. AWESOME post! Thanks for the smile!

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  21. Woof! Woof! We got that witch on the tree brunch in our neighborhood ... scared me last Sunday as I went to my walk. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  22. Love the 3 headed critter...I could play 3 times as hard with them!!LOLOLOL!

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  23. You look great in your costume and I like the other pictures as well.

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  24. This is so hilarious and informative at the same time.i almost fell off my bed when I saw that drunk witch. And I bet Amolly got a lot of treats for dressing up and posing so good. I dont know how you always come up with such funny posts and very creative ideas, hats off to you!!!! Keep them coming!!!! Also, this post inspires me to write something called the Hungry Ghost Month ;) tune in next week.

    Sankissjuice

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  25. Hey Molly,

    From that first pic it looks to me like you're not quite into the Halloween mood yet, hey buddy?! Either that or you wanted a different costume? :)

    Have fun,

    Your pal Snoopy :)

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  26. Thanks for this great post...you look beautiful in your costume !!!

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  27. We'll remember not to scare the *ghosts*. LOL!

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  28. What a fantastic post! Thanks for the good laugh Molly!

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  29. Hi Molly
    Great Halloween post as was you last one to, put a smile on my face :) your looking good, but That rat wouldn't of been there if we where posing for the photo, even if it is stuffed :)
    Have a good week
    See Yea George xxx

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  30. You are too funny, Molly! You sure do know how to make us laugh!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  31. :D You are just too hilarious for words. Great post.

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  32. Those are great pictures Molly, they really made us howl!
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  33. Oh my dog Molly,
    what a tweat!
    I loved seeing you all dwessed up and weading all the Halloweeny stowies and jokes
    Thank you fow the giggles
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  34. Sorry Molly with all the Taco day stuff, we almost missed our favorite pick me up post of the day. Good one, we need to pass (not gas) some of those things along to Mom & Dads friends.

    Your Furiends
    Susie & Bites

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  35. Nice pics!

    This year will be Tuna´s first Halloween and I need ideas to scare the hell out of her. Maybe that ghost costume would do, she´s not that brave...

    Licks!

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  36. oh my cat! The three-headed dog is priceless!

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  37. aaaa, BOL you are scaring us
    Benny & Lily

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  38. Don't eat all the candy. Give the chocolate ones to ur hoomins, to save ur tumtum. :)

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  39. Molly,

    What a great costume you has on! :)

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae and Max

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  40. Wonder if I could find a three-headed Pip costume!!

    Your pal, Pip

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  41. OMD BOL great post Molly. My family is Halloween caaaaaaaarazy. I will be posting pictures soon of our yard. It is very spooky and very full of bodies and stuff. I don't like trick or treat cause all those stupid kids are taking away our goodies and I don't get that. I usually have to stay inside.

    Loveys Sasha

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  42. Wonderful costume, Molly! You are getting us in the mood for Halloween! We'll be practicing our howling in preparation for the big day.

    Susan and Wrigs

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  43. OMD! I am howlin up a storm BOL! The three headed doggy costume has to be the best ever! Well except for your witchin self Molly :)

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  44. We don't celebrate Halloween here in Brazil, just few people in the biggest cities do. We are sorry for that it would be so fun! All pictures are so good!
    Licks from Pink

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  45. Hi Molly,


    You look fanastic in your witchs outfit, I'd go Trick or Treating with you any day....more treats that tricks in your case.

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