Anonymous Halloween photographs from c.1875–1955—truly haunting Americana, with a foreword by David Lynch The photographs in Haunted Air provide an extraordinary glimpse into the traditions of this macabre festival from ages past, and form an important document of photographic history. These are the pictures of the dead: family portraits, mementos of the treasured, now unrecognizable, and others. The roots of Halloween lie in the ancient pre–Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, a feast to mark the death of the old year and the birth of the new. It was believed that on this night the veil separating the worlds of the living and the dead grew thin and ruptured, allowing spirits to pass through and walk unseen but not unheard amongst men. The advent of Christianity saw the pagan festival subsumed in All Souls' Day, when across Europe the dead were mourned and venerated. Children and the poor, often masked or in outlandish costume, wandered the night begging "soul cakes" in exchange for prayers, and fires burned to keep malevolent phantoms at bay. From Europe, the haunted tradition would quickly take root and flourish in the fertile soil of the New World. Feeding hungrily on ... [Read More]

Make it an unforgettable party and capture all the fun moments in this fun inflatable photo frame. It is the perfect addition to your party, hen or stag do. You can also gift it to your friends and family members. Product Features: Features a gold and black inflatable picture frame Perfect for hen and stag night costume Costume accessory for adults and not a toy Comes in a display pack Warning: keep away from fire and is not a buoyancy aid Care instructions: not suitable for cleaning Dimensions: 31" long Materials(s):

Includes jacket, pants, mask and hat

*Child Photo Real Zombie Top *Brand New in Manufacturer Packaging *Pants and Mask Not Included