The Hope Diamond And Other Cursed Jewelry

I’m pretty sure that for this to even matter to someone they first must believe in curses. Do you?

Curse Of The Hope Diamond

The curse goes like this—the Hope Diamond used to sit inside of an idle (a Hindu goddess) in long ago India. Someone stole it. From that point forward death and bad luck would plague not only the owner of the big blue diamond but anyone who came in contact with it. The diamond is no longer as big as when it reportedly was when it was originally stolen because it has been cut down at least a couple of times in the past 300 years. Oh that’s perfect… Spread that curse around. Excellent.

Well It’s Not The hope Diamond But…

There’s really no shortage of cursed jewels in the world. The La Peregrina Pearl was a wedding present in 1554 to the Queen of England. She died four years later. Who owns it now? Elizabeth Taylor had it for a while. Oh wait– she died. The Delhi Purple Safire (which is actually amethyst) was also stolen from India and plagued families that had it in their possession.

I’m sensing a pattern here. Possibly people should stop stealing jewelry from India, particularly from its gods and goddesses. Is it me?

For more information on curse-free jewelry, check out the Jenson George website.

Protective Charms and Jewelry Keep You Safe from Things That Go Bump in the Night

Every year as the fall and winter months approach, many people start thinking about Halloween and the fun days ahead that include Trick or Treating, parties and plenty of dress up fun.

If you love jewelry and love Halloween, you should buy some protective charms because this form of jewelry will help you to stay authentic to the Halloween theme and look great at the same time.

What Exactly Is A Protective Charm?

Protective charms have been in use for centuries by people around the world who sought protection from evil spirits, negative energy and things as simple as bad luck.

The interesting thing about protective charms is that the concept of protection from evil spirits spans all races and religions. You can find affordable charms and protection jewelry at jewelry stores in your local area but the best place to buy jewelry is online through stores like amazon.com and even ebay.com because you will be able to buy directly from the person who made the jewelry.

Before buying jewelry online, make sure that you purchase from a reputable vendor who has a good reputation online and also a reliable return policy just in case the item that you purchase is broken when it arrives or doesn’t fit. Also, decide what stones and metals to use, such as jade or danish silver.

Oldest Protection Charms in the World

One of the oldest protection charms in the world is the all Seeing Eye amulet. This charm has been in use since the days of the ancient Egyptians and it’s a sign of unity in many religions and cultures around the world.

Another one of the oldest protection charms in the world is the word Abracadabra. Even though this word has become popularized once again thanks to the Harry Potter movies, it’s actually a word that is believed to protect against evil spirits if it’s spelled the right way. If it’s spelled in reverse, it’s believed to diminish an enemy’s power.

Cell Phone Terror: Urban Legends for the 21st Century

In the Entertainment Age, certain cinematic lines remain etched in our cultural consciousness, like petroglyphs of the mind. For horror movie buffs who also happen to be cell phone mavens, this one should be easily recognizable: “Hello, Sidney.” The cell phone practically plays the lead role in the blockbuster Scream franchise (along with Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette, not to mention Drew Barrymore’s excellent cameo).

Film Tele-Noir

Long before Scream, of course, the telephone was a Hollywood suspense staple, from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 classic Dial M for Murder on through When a Stranger Calls (“Have you checked the children?”). All of these films have something in common; they tap into humanity’s fear of the unknown. Sometimes our modern-day folklore, more commonly known as urban legends, gets the better of us.

Being Paranoid Doesn’t Mean They’re Not Out to Get You

Most cell phone urban legends are more disturbing than frightening, like the doctored videos purporting to show clusters of cell phones causing popcorn kernels to pop (due to their “microwave signals”). Some are meant to just irritate people – they’re going to publish a directory with all the cell phone numbers in it! Others are meant to instill paranoia, with criminals using their cell phones to copy your information from the ATM, or that guy you heard about who can unlock your car with his cell phone. Or the wife who loads spyware into her cheating husband’s… Oh, wait, that one’s actually true.

In the real world, cell phone technology has been utilized by insurgents in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, with the ability to send codes that remotely detonate explosive devices. That’s the kind of terror that truly poses a threat to innocent lives the world over, not some knife-wielding boogeyman with unlimited minutes. But if you’re settling in for a scary flick with at least three other friends with cell phones, hey, at least you can make popcorn.

Are you interested in dropping your cell phone contract and changing to a pay monthly phones?

Horrifying Holiday Creatures of Iceland – Ogres, Trolls & a Giant Child Eating Yule Cat

Iceland must have the most well behaved children in the world, and all thanks to their disturbingly dark Christmas lore and legends. There’s no visions of sugar plums dancing in these kids heads, instead their dreams are filled with stories of a giant ogresses named Grýla who loves to eats lazy and bad mannered children.
The giant ogress Grýla reportedly has 15 tails with 100 sacks on each tail and 20 children stored in each sack.  Whether Grýla feasts or goes through an awful famine lies strictly with the children of Iceland.

Grýla has 13 sons, all which have their own creep factor.  Her sons are called the Yule Lads, and each Christmas they trek to the foot of Mount Esja into the city.  One Yule Lad arrives every day until Christmas, starting on  December 12th all the way up to December 24th.

First to arrive on December 12th is Stekkjastaur which roughly translates to Sheep Worrier.   Stekkjastaur, has a stiff peg leg and comes to town harassing sheep.  He loves to suckle the milk from the sheep, but due to his bum leg is unable.

Giljagaur (Gully Gawk) arrives on December 13th, he likes to hide in gullies, patiently waiting for an opportunity to sneak into the cowshed and steal milk.

Stúfur (Stubby) is  actually the first to head down Mt. Esja, but due to being so abnormally short, he doesn’t arrive until December 14th.  Stúfur likes to steal dirty pans & chows down on crust left on them.

December 15th is when the spoon licker arrives. Þvörusleikir AKA Spoon-Licker (A Þvörur is a long handled wooden spoon) sneaks into homes snatching up dirty spoons to lick clean.  As you can imagine, Þvörusleikir is malnourished and extremely thin.

December 16th – Pottaskefill aka Pot-Scraper arrives.  This yule lad’s goal is  to steal leftovers from the pots of the townsfolk.

December 17th – Askasleikir aka Bowl-Licker arrives just in time to creep out Icelandic children & adults some more.  Askasleikir hides under beds waiting for someone to put down their askur (a fancily decorated bowl with a clasping lid), which he then steals!

December 18th – Hurðaskellir aka Door-Slammer arrives.  Don’t be fooled into believing that it’s the wind causing doors to slam shut.  If it’s after the 18th of December, it’s probably Hurðaskellir.  A real nuisance to Icelanders, Hurðaskellir gets his kicks by slamming doors, especially during the night.

December 19th – Skyrgámur aka Skyr Glutton loves to chow down on skyr (dairy product very similar to yogurt).  Skyrgámur is known for pigging out on skyr, and will stuff himself until he is bursting.

December 20th – Bjúgnakrækir aka Sausage Stealer hides in the rafters and snatch sausages that were being smoked.

December 21st – Gluggagægir aka Window Peeper.  That’s right Window Peeper!    What says Happy Holidays more a Peeping Tom?  Gluggagægir looks through windows in search of things to steal.

December 22 – Gáttaþefur or Door Sniffer is the 11th brother to come down the mountain.  Gáttaþefur has a ginormous nose and an extremely acute sense of smell which he uses to sniff out freshly baked leaf bread.

December 23rd – Ketkrókur aka Meat Hook shows up on the 23rd of December dressed in his best “I Know What You Did Last Summer” outfit.  Ketkrókur uses his gnarly hook to steal meat from the townspeople’s homes.

December 24th – Kertasníkir translates to Candle Beggar.  Kertasníkir steals the light from children.  He follows children in order to steal their candles which were made of edible animal fat.

December 25th – As if dealing with the wretched Grýla and her 13 sons wasn’t enough for the children of Iceland, there is still 1 more thing to fear at Christmas.

The horrible and gigantic Yule Cat!  This is one nasty overgrown house cat.  The Yule Cat is mean and nasty with  a ravenous appetite.  Not for cat food or mice, but for the tasty young morsels of children.  Not just any child, but only those children who failed to receive new clothing on Christmas day.

In the past getting new clothing would be a seriously big deal.  If you needed clothing you had to make it yourself.  Keeping warm in Iceland is a MUST for everyone and if kids needed new clothes to keep warm, they had to help out.  Sheering sheep, spinning, weaving, knitting & sewing.  The sheep’s wool had to be painstakingly crafted.  We’re not talking a quick trip to Walmart.  You can bet lazy boys and girls did not get new clothes.

In the states children sing happy songs tooting Christmas as  ? “the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” ? , in Iceland you just try to survive it!

Happy Holidays!

The important facts and things that you should plan for Halloween Parties

November 1^st is one of the exciting days of the year because a lot of people celebrate Halloween Parties. In fact, planning this kind of party is quiet challenging but enjoyable as this event involves scary and creative costumes. If you are planning to do a Halloween party, the following information’s must be checked and completed properly.

 

Before you start a party, you must first know who are involve and invited to this kind of event. Is it for adult, children or for teens? Different group will need different theme, decorations, recipes and beverages. Normally, adult loves to be frightened while children just want to play and have fun in the party. So before you think about anything else, you have to know the ages of your visitors.

 

Preparing the venue is very important for Halloween parties. One important thing in order to set up the venue is by putting appropriate decorations. In fact, Haunted Halloween pumpkins are the common decorations and one of the best decorations to use. You can choose from a variety of shapes and sizes of pumpkins that match the theme of your party. You can also find lots of interesting jack-o-lanterns ghosts from toy shops. Don’t forget to put those miniature pumpkins with lighted candles. Apart from these decorations, you can also play scary hymns and sounds to add more life to the party. Remember that your visitors must feel the true spirit of Halloween. You also have to detail the costumes required because choosing your costume should be in unity to the age of your guests as well as the time and venue of the party. You also need to plan Halloween games and craft activities that are really tricky and unexpected.

 

However, party without delicious food and recipes is boring. So you have to prepare the spectacular food that you and your visitors can enjoy. The most thrilling part of your preparation is during party time. It is the time when all your plans show up. Don’t worry about the small niceties as long as the major details such as food and decors are well-organized. All you must do is to have a peace of mind and enjoy the party because it’s supposed to be fun.