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What are you going to be for Halloween, has got to be the most asked question at this time of the year in Key West and around the country. But do we really know how and why the tradition began?
All Hallow’s Eve (Halloween) is supposed to be the time of year when the veil between the relm of the living and the dead is thinner. This means that the spirits of the dead can slip through and reek havoc in the relm of the living. Many years ago the Celts celebrated their harvest festival at this time of year and also the transition from the light half of the year to the dark half of the year. Some traditions also believe that carving a scary pumpkin and putting a light in it will scare away the dead or evil spirits that were walking the Earth on October 31st , and keep us safe.
Today we think of Halloween as a time to celebrate many things. Whether it be harvest, fall or just a fun way of moving toward the winter months. Candy is given to our little ghouls and goblins so they won’t pull pranks on us. Retailers are look toward the upcoming holidays and see Halloween as the actual kick of to the shopping season. They even have come up with a name for it OctoNovemCember. This covers the last few months of the year and all the holidays connected with it.
In Key West we celebrate Halloween pretty much like we live, in grand fashion. The Annual Fantasy Fest starts on Oct. 19th and runs through the 28th. During this same time Fort Zachary Taylor is also gearing up for its Annual Haunting of Fort Zachary Taylor with all the treats and haunting any good ghoul would want. The Water Front Play house will be a riot with its burlesque show The Battle for Bone Island; someone has to save Key West from impending doom and the Conch Train will host its Ghosts and Grave Stones tour nightly. So watch out for any strange ghosts you might see.
But with all this going on there is still time to step back and enjoy the other amenities that Key West offers. Especially going home, after a night exploring all the haunted party places, kicking off your shoes and just enjoying the soft night breeze blowing in off the ocean. This is what is really wonderful about Key West.
You have the choice of enjoying the party side of the town and the “home” side of the town. Living here can create a sense of connection to nature as well as the outlandish and everything in between. So whether you’re a tourist, looking to move permanently to the Keys, or just someone who likes the beauty of nature, the great variety of amenities in the homes in our area are just more reason to want to live in beautiful Key West. If you’re interested in real estate in this attractive area contact me, Jimmy Lane, at Key West Real Estate: 305-766-0585.