Halloween is approaching. This is the so-called holiday, which is associated with evil spirits, although in reality it goes back to the traditions of the ancient Celts. It was originally celebrated in Ireland and Scotland, but has now spread throughout the world. The iconic attributes of the holiday are pumpkins, witch hats and black cats.
Oh, these poor pets! How many superstitions have developed around them. Whether they actually correspond to reality depends on how much you believe in omens. Nevertheless, there are facts that cannot be argued with.
Black cats don't always portend bad luck
From time immemorial, the Slavs believed that a cat brings bad luck. The animal was, in principle, associated with witches, magicians, and evil spirits. It was believed that a witch could turn into a black cat. By the way, Americans also have similar superstitions.
However, not everyone around the world dislikes black cats so much. For example, in ancient Egypt the cat was very revered. For example, the goddess Bastet was half cat and half woman. She was depicted as a black mustachioed pet.
In Ireland, Great Britain and Japan, black cats are also considered harbingers of good luck. So all cultures have different attitudes towards these animals.
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Costume base
Depending on the image being created, the basis of the costume is selected. So, the catwoman costume is a tight-fitting jumpsuit made of shiny material. However, it can be replaced with tight-fitting trousers and a suitable top.
A pet cat or a witch's girlfriend may well be dressed in a dress or skirt with a blouse. So, the main requirement for a costume is color, since our cat is black, then the clothes need to be selected in the appropriate shade.
However, the black color can be “diluted” a little. Especially if the image of a domestic cat is created. In this case, you can use a white shirt and gloves.
Black cats are reluctantly adopted from shelters
Superstition probably played a role here too. Owners of American shelters say that finding new owners for black cats is very problematic. Other pets are readily taken away, but these poor creatures linger in shelters for many years. Apparently, people really believe in omens, and not the best ones. And this despite the fact that this is the twenty-first century, the era of digital technology. We have so much information in the public domain, but for some reason we still live by some kind of stereotypes. The owner of the shelter, Samantha Shelton, came to this conclusion and urges everyone not to believe such misconceptions. Black cats are no different from pets of other colors. They also crave love and affection.
Pumpkin, Jack-o-lantern and Halloween - history
Once upon a time there lived a farmer, Jack, who was greedy, cunning and dissolute. Nobody loved him, and for all his sins, the road to hell was prepared for him after death.
But Jack managed to deceive even the devil himself, who promised him not to take his soul to hell after death. But heaven did not accept Jack for his many sins.
And Jack's soul had to wander the earth until the promised Judgment Day. True, the devil, despite the offense, threw him a coal from hell so that he could illuminate his sinful path.
To protect the only source of light from wind and rain, Jack came up with the idea of cutting a lantern out of a pumpkin and placing a coal there. This is how he wanders around the world with his flashlight.
Halloween is dangerous for black cats
This is what American volunteers from the Animal Welfare Society say. It is on this holiday that black cats are most often stolen and caught. Moreover, they are mocked and even used as sacrifices by pseudo-magicians. Again a paradox. The twenty-first century - and some incomprehensible magical rituals. People, let's still be people, educated and smart, and not a primitive society.
The Best Halloween Costumes for Cats
Who said Halloween is only for people? Your pets will look super cute in any of these costumes!
Halloween is coming - October 31st! One of the best parts of Halloween is dressing up in costumes. Pretending to be someone or something all day is fun! And don't forget about the other important members of your family: cats!
- 1 Meme "Kotohlebing"
- 2 Snail
- 3 Leo
- 4 Batman
- 5 Pizza
- 6 Sorceress
- 7 Sailor
- 8 Dracula
- 9 Peacock
- 10 Pumpkin
- 11 Bumblebee
- 12 Omar
- 13 Dancer
- 14 Dinosaur
- 15 Happy Cow
- 16 Cosmonaut
- 17 Sushi
- 18 Policeman
Meme "Kotohlebing"
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Decorate your favorite pets and give yourself and them hours of fun this Halloween! You can make many of these costumes yourself, try it, it's also very fun and entertaining!
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Some shelters do not give or accept black cats in October
After horrifying statistics emerged regarding the increase in attacks on black cats on Halloween, many shelters refused to accept or surrender cats during the month of October each year. This is due to the fact that new owners may have different goals for the animals. Perhaps the pet is not taken with the best intentions, but for some kind of ritual or “decoration” for a holiday?
In general, animal protection workers urge all owners of black furry pets not to let their cats out on the eve of and on the day of Halloween. This may be unsafe for their life and health.
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Halloween is ahead: remember the “cat” signs and superstitions
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All Hallows Eve (or Halloween), celebrated annually on October 31, is not “our” holiday, not Russian. We will not discuss the true purpose of the holiday, and even less will we condemn those who celebrate it. Let's limit ourselves to stating a fact: some overseas traditions have taken root here too - just remember Valentine's Day. Halloween is always associated with parties in the style of horror films: with the inevitable witches, ghosts, pumpkins and... black cats. Therefore, it is not a sin to once again recall the superstitions, signs and prejudices associated with these animals.
Meeting a black cat is bad. And if she crosses the road, expect trouble. I’ll answer with another saying: let’s not look for a black cat in a dark room. Especially if she's not there. What's wrong with having a pet panther? And who exactly decided that a black cat is unlucky? With exactly the same success, the author can write: “Expect trouble from people who are scorching brunettes.” Someone will share, someone will repost, and with my light hand a new world craze will begin.
Pregnant women should be wary of cats. Probably due to toxoplasmosis. Statistics are a stubborn thing. She testifies: there is a much greater chance of becoming infected with toxoplasmosis when messing around in your own garden or garden. Your cat's litter box is much less dangerous. Although for the sake of prevention and safety, always use disposable gloves. Simple and convenient.
Cats steal the breath of babies. If you have an infant and his grandmother living at home at the same time, you can see a strange picture: the grandmother is frantically, like a real Cerberus, protecting the crib from the encroachments of a furry pet. Goal: by hook or by crook, he must get into the crib, lie down on the baby and suck his breath. Meaning: unclear. Add one more to your nine lives? Explain if anyone is in the know.
A cat has nine lives. Well, what would we do without it! Everyone knows that purrs are unusually tenacious. By the way, does this thesis also apply to black cats? People tend to contradict themselves. They come up with all sorts of nonsense, and then get confused - to believe in this, not to believe in this. The facts are this: cats have only one life. But cats will be grateful if you treat them with something tasty. The only life needs to be sweetened.
Cats are carriers of plague. At least that’s what was announced in the Middle Ages during the plague pandemic. Tens of thousands of cats were burned at the stake. But the plague did not recede. Soon some bright mind guessed: the rats were to blame for everything, which the mustachioed ones, in turn, caught and ate. They left the cats alone and began to fight the rats. But that is another story.
The cat, washing itself, washes the guests. Every cat owner has a real opportunity to check the validity of the statement. Cats wash themselves often, even very often. Following this logic, your home should be ready for guests 24/7. Whether it really is true or not - think for yourself.
A cat howls on the roof of a house - to the death of the seriously ill residents of this house . I don’t advise you to indulge in mysticism, much less grief. If you see a screaming cat on the roof (as well as in other high places), arm yourself with a ladder, take a bag of treats with you and save him. In two days he will begin to eat heavily. The stress suffered, you know, and all that.
A cat sneezes three times means it has a cold. Or the flu. Or ARVI. What, sneezing twice is a failure? Or does it lead to a rash on the skin? What if you just sneeze? To a hangnail on your finger? Friends, we are all civilized people. You can know all these “omens” and even collect them. But to believe in all this nonsense - no, excuse me. A little tip: when you want to sneeze, cover your mouth with your hand or use a tissue. And just in case, move away. This is just contagious. I’m telling you absolutely, in confidence.
Material used : Feline Superstitions: Cats Weigh In. Author : Angie Bailey. Source : catster.com Photo: pixabay.com
