tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post1563649806662742321..comments2024-03-16T07:27:27.752+00:00Comments on Novel Points of View: It's October - the spookiest month of the year!Rae Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-45032829256457411662016-10-11T14:16:49.907+01:002016-10-11T14:16:49.907+01:00There always seems to be a really strong sense of ...There always seems to be a really strong sense of family togetherness as well on that day - and it is one of the least commercial fetes of the year, although I think the florists and garden centres have jumped on the bandwagon to a certain degree.Jennifer Bohnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810459802006672088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-64012152340896818792016-10-11T12:03:47.807+01:002016-10-11T12:03:47.807+01:00Years ago we were in France over All Saints (visit...Years ago we were in France over All Saints (visiting Mont St Michel). I remember the very strong sense of a spiritual, rather than - dare i say it - commercial festival. I'm glad its still like that. <br /><br />Thanks for the post - so atmospheric in its description! Jo Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976757854217324838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-83823551231908238712016-10-10T13:09:05.735+01:002016-10-10T13:09:05.735+01:00Thanks Gill.Thanks Gill.Jennifer Bohnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810459802006672088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-86240130304516569882016-10-10T13:08:31.960+01:002016-10-10T13:08:31.960+01:00Sounds like your grandchildren are in for a treat ...Sounds like your grandchildren are in for a treat this Hallowe-en Linda. Don't forget - lots of tomato ketchup for the fingers. Will you get them apple bobbing too?Jennifer Bohnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810459802006672088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-59938158997053918872016-10-10T13:06:05.331+01:002016-10-10T13:06:05.331+01:00I had no idea either about Chrysanthemums - in fac...I had no idea either about Chrysanthemums - in fact they were the only flowers available to decorate the church when we got married in the UK a long time ago in December! Hope you enjoy the soup if you make it.Jennifer Bohnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810459802006672088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-46416064660222769482016-10-10T11:14:04.773+01:002016-10-10T11:14:04.773+01:00I love learning new things,and this is all new to ...I love learning new things,and this is all new to me, so thanks Jennie! Plus the pumpking soup sounds delish :)Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089988752054189176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-27777675967823534492016-10-09T21:34:23.495+01:002016-10-09T21:34:23.495+01:00Very interesting and informative post, Jennie. I s...Very interesting and informative post, Jennie. I shivered a bit when you mentioned cyclamen because I have often given them as presents ... hope no one had French forebears and was offended. Working up here to giving a little Hallowe'en party for my grandchildren on the Saturday before the big day. Thinking sausage 'fingers' with almond nails, and other horrors! Linda Mitchelmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948518126405880012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-79050092318619231812016-10-09T20:32:20.699+01:002016-10-09T20:32:20.699+01:00Interesting to learn of La Toussaint traditions, J...Interesting to learn of La Toussaint traditions, Jennie. I'd no idea Chrysanthemums are linked to the dead. Also, thanks for sharing the pumpkin soup recipe. It sounds and looks delicious. : )Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.com