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Happy Halloween Rockland County From The Rockland Report Be safe Have Fun

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Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a celebration of changing seasons from summer to winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and the spirits of the dead would return to earth. To ward off evil spirits, the Celts would: light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell fortunes.

Over time, the traditions of Samhain blended with other cultures and religions: 
  • Christian influence

    In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, a day to honor Christian saints and martyrs. All Saints’ Day later became known as All Hallows’ Day, and the night before, October 31, became known as All Hallows’ Eve, and eventually Halloween. 

  • Irish folklore

    The Irish and Scottish brought their folklore about a trickster named Jack to America, where they found pumpkins, which were easier to carve than turnips. The story of Jack-o’-lantern is said to have inspired the Irish to carve faces into pumpkins to ward off evil spirits. 

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Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have A Dream” Spirited Peace And Equality

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. King sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest. He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and is remembered each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday since 1986.

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Stony Point PAL And PBA Presents An Ice Skating Trip At Bear Mountain Ice Rink

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Join Stony Point for an exhilarating Ice Skating Trip! This is a fantastic opportunity to bond, network, and enjoy some winter fun on the ice. Don’t let this chance pass you by—secure your spot today! #IceSkating #Networking #WinterFun #TeamBuilding #CommunityEvents

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