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Fear Of ClownsFear Of ClownsAuthor: Kenneth MccormickFear of Clowns By Kenneth J. McCormick It's a funny thing about clowns, they can make us laugh with their looks and antics. When one sees about 15 clowns getting out of a Volkswagen Beetle at the circus it amazes us. Clowns can be really funny. Then there is the flip side. Many children and even adults are just plain freaked out by clowns. What is it about clowns that gives them the power to scare the pants off some people? The famous serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who killed 33 boys and men that we know about, liked to dress like a clown. He liked to throw block parties and would dress up like a clown to entertain children and called himself "Pogo the Clown. |
Christmas Wreaths and GarlandsChristmas Wreaths and GarlandsAuthor: Mitch JellyEarly Uses of Wreaths and Garlands: Wreaths and garlands have been used in festivals and in celebrations for many thousands of years. Its believed that with the wreath forming a circle that it symbolizes eternity, it has no beginning or end. One of the ancient celebrations where wreaths were given as a prize was at the Pythian Games, a precursor to the Olympic Games which are held today. Wreaths were also made larger and placed on doors or the sides of buildings, probably equal to something like the 72 inch Princess Pine Giant Christmas Wreath which is used today. The festivals and celebrations during the winter months often used wreaths and garland to decorate towns and villages. |