Wordless Wednesday - "It is officially Fall"!

 

 

 

 

 

Dolly's HALLOWEEN Monday's Music Moves Me!

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN Monday's Music Moves Me style! Why Do We Celebrate Halloween on October 31?

Halloween falls on October 31 because the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, considered the earliest known root of Halloween, occurred on this day. It marked a pivotal time of year when seasons changed, but more importantly, observers also believed the boundary between this world and the next became especially thin at this time, enabling them to connect with the dead. This belief is shared by some other cultures; a similar idea is mentioned around the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which also typically occurs in October and involves saying prayers for the dead. This is also where Halloween gains its "haunted" connotations.

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The History of Halloween Activities

The early pagan holiday of Samhain involved a lot of ritualistic ceremonies to connect to spirits, as the Celts were polytheistic. While there isn't a lot of detail known about these celebrations, many believe the Celts celebrated in costume (granted, they were likely as simple as animal hides) as a disguise against ghosts, enjoyed special feasts, and made lanterns by hollowing out gourds (hence, the history of jack-o'-lanterns). Over time, as Christianity took over and the pagan undertones of the holiday were lessened, the basic traditions of the holiday remained a part of pop culture every year; they simply evolved and modernized.

The mystical rituals of earlier times evolved into more lighthearted fun and games. For example, the somewhat heavy concept of connecting to the dead was replaced with the more lighthearted idea of telling the future. Bobbing for apples, for example, became popular as a fortune-telling game on All Hallows' Eve: Apples would be selected to represent all of a woman's suitors, and the guy—er, apple—she ended up biting into would supposedly represent her future husband. In fact, Halloween previously posed a huge (albeit rather superstitious) matchmaking opportunity for young women in the 19th century.

An oldie, but a goodie.    This next one is just too cool to pass up!

A MUST HAVE... BOBBY PICKETT "MONSTER MASH"!!!

And last, but not least :Screamin' Jay Hawkins in "I put a spell on you"!  It's a little different, but all I can say is "HAPPY HALLOWEEN"!  HAVE A GREAT DAY!

 

<!-- end LinkyTools script —> Hope everyone had a great Halloween! We even had a couple of trick or treaters too! Did my heart good! HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!!! WOOOOO HOOO!!!!!

MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME! HI Y'ALL I'M BAAAACK!!!!! WOO HOO!

 MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME!

We’d like to get more folks on the dance floor. Our party has dwindled & I’m sure that’s largely due to bloggers coming and going in Blogosphere, but I’m going to set this challenge to ALL my readers PLEASE bring a friend & tell a friend to come on over and join our party & let’s all have the greatest boogie party ever!  Have you asked anyone lately to attend the 4M party? We’d love to fill the dance floor to capacity! If you haven’t done so, then let me challenge you to hook at least one new person to come boogie with the crew. It’ll be a blast!  WOO HOO!!!

 LET’S ROCK!!!  ♥Our Head Conductors on this Musical run is XmasDolly & Cathy of Curious as a Cathy♥ with all her beautiful mewsic & friendship♥ !   My Co-Conductors (& BFF’s/love these gals) let me introduce U ♥:♥Stacy of Stacy Uncorked♥, Co-Conductor (my forever friend! ♥ , & Alana of Ramblin’ with AM, & a sweetie pie for sure!  HI GIRLFRIENDS! ♥ DO U WANT 2 B A HONORARY CONDUCTOR & CHOOSE THEMES 4 THE MONTH U PICK, (except for freebie wks.) & comment on all blogs who sign in to our ROCK & ROLL JAM???  Let me know (OR 1 of our Conductors) if you’d like 2 give it a WHIRL!  Just Email me @ xmasdolly at comcast dot net!  This is your decision!  No pressure & no waiting in line!  It’s up to you!  Let me know & YOU shall be given a month to SHINE that U pick except December cuz that’s reserved for SANTA, and his Christmas tunes!  NOTHING, BUT FUN & ROCK & ROLL, HERE AT XmasDolly’s Monday’s Music Moves Me!     

 

LET’S get this TRAIN ROCKIN’!  We’re eager to greet you at the station & F-O-L-L-O-W   U too!  Just sign our linky & leave a cool comment & don’t forget to invite your musical friends too to have some musical fun with us!  Our “HONORARY CONDUCTOR” gets the PRIVILEGE of pickin’ THEME 4 the entire month!  EVERY OTHER WEEK is still a FREEBIE! 

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And so, it's John's last week as co-host & his theme is to spell out in song the word pumpkin or pumpkin spice. hmmmmm well, let's see what I can put together here.

Here we go! How about a little Elvis in " POLK SALAD ANNIE"!!! WOO HOO!

Okay, "U"!  Wow, that one is ruff!  No, no!  Here's a great one.  "UNDER THE BOARDWALK" by The Drifters and a little Bruce Willis

Next is "M" Oh by, let's see oh! Okay, how about a little Marvin Gaye in "Mercy Mercy Me"

Okay, "P" How about Engelbert Humperdinck - "Please release me" 1989

Kiss the Girl in "The Little Mermaid"

"I"  hmmmm,  The Jungle Book - I Wanna Be Like You!  ha cha cha cha

"N" Never my love by the Association...

HOPE Y'ALL HAD TONS OF FUN, I KNOW I DID!  It's good to be HOME!!!  LOVE YOU ALL & I MISSED YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!  

AT THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO PUBLICALLY THANK TWO PEOPLE THAT MEAN SO MUCH TO ME.  First one is "Our Cathy", and secondly is Sandee from Comedy Plus!  Let's here a round of applause!!!  You see Sandy also helped me get on my feet, and was and is just like a sista too me!  Thanks you two!  I couldn't have done it without you two that's for sure!  HUGS!  Love you both immensely!   Sandee is from her blog Comedy-Plus so go down and see her & of course you know where our Cathy is from hehehe!  Thanks you two!  I couldn't have done it without you!  Seriously I loves ya both immensely! HUGS!

Xmasdolly's Wordless Wednesday!!!

I submitted 10 puns to a joke-writing comptition to see is any of them made the finals. Sadly, no pun in ten did.
Ten (10) THINGS I KNOW ABOUT YOU!
1) You are reading this.
2) you are human.
3. You can't say the letter "P" without separating your lips.
4) You just attempted to do it.
6) You are laughing at yourself.
7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5.
8.You just checked to see if there is a No. 5.
9) You laugh at this because you are a fun loving person and everyone does it too.
10) You are probably going to send this to see who else falls for it. You have received this e-mail because I didn't want to be alone in the idiot category.

Have a great Day. Laugh, and then Laugh and sing ” It’s a Beautiful Morning” even when it’s not.
“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.”

Have a great Day. Laugh, and then Laugh and sing ” It’s a Beautiful Morning” even when it’s not.“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.”  So let's grow older together!  Have a great day my friend! HUGS!!!

hahahahaha Our dog is also a black/brown lab & his name is "Charlie" & a bundle of joy! Have a great day everyone!

   Our dog is also a black/brown lab & his name is "Charlie" & a bundle of joy! Have a great day everyone!

Xmasdolly's Monday's Music Moves Me!

Monday’s Music Moves Me!!!
We’d like to get more folks on the dance floor. Our party has dwindled & I’m sure that’s largely due to bloggers coming and going in Blogosphere, but I’m going to set this challenge to ALL my readers PLEASE bring a friend & tell a friend to come on over and join our party & let’s all have the greatest boogie party ever! Have you asked anyone lately to attend the 4M party? We’d love to fill the dance floor to capacity! If you haven’t done so, then let me challenge you to hook at least one new person to come boogie with the crew. It’ll be a blast! WOO HOO!!!
LET’S ROCK!!!
♥
Our Head Conductorson this Musical run is XmasDolly & Cathy of Curious as a Cathy ♥ with all her beautiful mewsic & friendship♥. My Co-Conductors (& BFF’s/love these gals) let me introduce U ♥:♥Stacy of Stacy Uncorked♥,Co-Conductor (my forever friend! ♥, & Alana of Ramblin’ with AM, & a sweetie pie for sure! HI GIRLFRIENDS! ♥ DO U WANT 2 B A HONORARY CONDUCTOR & CHOOSE THEMES 4 THE MONTH U PICK, (except for freebie wks.) & comment on all blogs who sign in to our ROCK & ROLL JAM???  Let me know (OR 1 of our Conductors) if you’d like 2 give it a WHIRL! Just Email me @ xmasdolly at comcast dot net!  This is your decision! No pressure & no waiting in line!  It’s up to you!  Let me know & YOU shall be given a month to SHINE that U pick except December cuz that’s reserved for SANTA, and his Christmas tunes! NOTHING, BUT FUN & ROCK & ROLL, HERE AT XmasDolly’s Monday’s Music Moves Me!
LET’S DANCE!
APPLAUSE! LET'S get this TRAIN ROCKIN'! We're eagr to greet you at the station and F-O-L-L-O-W U too! Just sign our linky and leave a cool comment and don't forget to invite your musical friends too to have some musical fun with us! Our 'HONORARY CONDUCTOR' gets the PRIVILEGE of pickin' THEME 4 the entire month! EVERY OTHER WEEK is still a FREEBIE!
And.....  Paul McCartney in "Blackbird"!
UP NEXT ARE YOU READY?????  LET'S DANCE TO "THE BIRD"!!! Morris Day and The Time - The Bird

This next song was a song that when my husband was in his band we would always hear yelled from the crowd, "FREE BIRD"! So, the last and the best is by Lynyrd Skynyrd let me scream out, "FREE BIRD"!

That's it so have a great rockin' day!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

ME & MOMMY SAYS HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! MY MOM IS IN HEAVEN SO IF YOUR MOM IS HERE GIVE HER BIG HUGS, YOU WON'T REGRETIT I PROMISE! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

XMASDOLLY'S WORDLESS WEDNESDAY! I'm baaaaaaack!

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Wordless Wednesday at your service!!!

 

 

  

Yeah, I heard it cat, but they're gone, I think,

trick or treat is over!!!

HELLO!  REMEMBER ME?

 

And then I found this and I couldn't pass it up to share with all my good friends here!  ~snicker-snicker~  ENJOY!

Hope you're having a great day!  It feels so good to be back, but I'm still trying to get the swing of things, so please bear with me.