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Crystal Ponti @crystalponti.bsky.social · 19h

A ruined church in the Czech village of Luková holds life-sized ghosts made of gauze and plaster. Created by an artist, they sit in pews as if in eternal prayer. The living come to worship among the dead. #31DaysofHalloween #31DaysofHaunting

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 18h

often blending nature with the supernatural. Readers appreciate his unique ability to evoke fear and wonder.

Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 18h

Algernon Blackwood is renowned for his compelling short stories. Some of his best include “The Willows,” “The Wendigo,” and “The Listener. ” These stories showcase his mastery of atmosphere and psychological depth,

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 1d

corresponding to mid-September to early October of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the Chinese believe that the moon is at its fullest and brightest, coinciding with the time of harvest in the middle of autumn.

Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 1d

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar with a full moon at night,

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People dressed in traditional attire release glowing lanterns onto a tranquil lake under the full moon during the Mooncake Festival. This Mid-Autumn celebration, rooted in Chinese culture, honors family unity, gratitude for the harvest, and the beauty of the bright moon that symbolizes togetherness and renewal.

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 1d

Today, the fair features traditional elements like horse trading and market stalls, along with modern attractions such as music, food, and funfair rides.

Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 1d

The Ould Lammas Fair is a traditional and historic fair held annually in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the last Monday and Tuesday of August. It is one of Ireland's oldest fairs, originating from the harvest festival and the ancient festival of Lughnasadh.

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The bustling Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, fills a sunlit street lined with colorful buildings, including a pink one near the top of the hill. Crowds of people walk among market stalls, vehicles, and a parade of horses with black-and-white coats. In the background, the spire of a stone church rises above the town’s rooftops, while overhead wires stretch across the blue sky. The lively scene captures the atmosphere of this historic fair, known for its horse trading, local produce, and festive community spirit.

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 1d

From Barfüsserplatz to Messeplatz, from Petersplatz to the cathedral: at seven locations you can experience breathtaking rides, amusement arcades and food and merchandise stands.

Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 1d

With its centuries-old tradition, the Basel Autumn Fair is a living cultural asset of the city of Basel. As the largest amusement fair in Switzerland and one of the largest inner-city fairs in Europe, it delights young and old alike.

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Aerial view of the Basler Herbstmesse, the historic Basel Autumn Fair, taking place in Münsterplatz, Switzerland. Crowds of visitors fill the cobblestone square surrounded by medieval buildings and the red sandstone Basel Minster with its colorful patterned roof tiles. In the foreground, a bright octopus-themed amusement ride spins with vivid colors of blue, yellow, and purple. Nearby stands a large red-and-yellow tented attraction and a traditional swing carousel. Autumn trees with golden leaves add warm tones to the festive scene under a cloudy sky, capturing the mix of history, culture, and celebration that defines this centuries-old Swiss fair.

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 7d

the farm ends up in a far worse state than it was before.

Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 7d

as they rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where all animals can be equal, free, and happy away from human interventions. However, by the end of the novella, the rebellion is betrayed, and under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon,

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 7d

Animal Farm (originally Animal Farm: A Fairy Story) is a satirical allegorical dystopian novella, in the form of a beast fable,by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. It follows the anthropomorphic farm animals of the fictional Manor Farm

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Book cover for Animal Farm by George Orwell, designed in a bold, propaganda-style artwork. At the top, two mirrored roosters face each other around the title "ANIMAL FARM." Below, a large windmill stands against a background of red rays spreading outward, resembling Soviet-era posters. In the foreground, a red pig walks on black ground. The author’s name, "George Orwell," is printed in yellow at the bottom, framed with decorative borders and stars in red and gold.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9d

Trump during the campaign: I never even heard of Project 2025, don’t know anything about it, don’t know who is involved.

Trump today:

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 15d

and their attempts at imagining what a railroad is based on what they have heard. Rautatie is one of the classics of Finnish literature, and has had more than twenty editions by the start of the 21st century.

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 15d

Rautatie (Finnish for "railroad") is the first novel by the Finnish writer Juhani Aho, published in 1884. Its style has been called national miniature realism. The novel is about the quiet life of a couple living in the middle of the woods

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he cover of the Finnish novel "Rautatie" (The Railroad) by Juhani Aho.

The text on the cover reads:

JUHANI AHO
RAUTATIE
eli kertomus ukosta ja akasta, jotka eivät olleet sitä ennen nähneet.

(Porvoossa 1884. Werner Söderström, kustantaja.)

This translates to:

JUHANI AHO
THE RAILROAD
or a story about an old man and an old woman, who had never seen it before.

(Porvoo 1884. Publisher: Werner Söderström.)

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

Se naislaulaja on oikeasti aika pelottava. 😱

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

that they were in league with dark forces beyond (although they may simply have been wise old women).

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

is probably derived from “haga”, meaning hedge. It is speculated that a hag was able to “hedge-ride”, or cross the boundary of the civilised settlements into the wild forest and return unscathed, which some took to mean

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

Yew trees and hedges were frequently present in medieval churchyards, partly because of their supposed magical qualities in protecting the sanctuary of the church. The magical quality ascribed to hedges themselves is indicated by the fact that “hag”,referring to a witch-like figure,

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A yew tree growing next to a church. The tree seems to be surrounded by gravestones, creating an eerie and tranquil atmosphere. The architecture of the church is stone with a tall, pointed spire, giving it a classic medieval appearance. The combination of the church, tree, and gravestones suggests this might be a historic site, often associated with centuries-old religious or cultural traditions. Do you have any specific questions about

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

Elder often grows in hedgerows, though farmers regard it as a nuisance and tend to grub it out. Elder flowers are a traditional remedy, but the wood was said to be unlucky – if used for a cradle, the child would become sick, while burning elder wood could summon the devil. 1/2

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A dense green elderberry bush (Sambucus nigra) in bloom, covered with clusters of small, creamy-white flowers against a backdrop of darker foliage.

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

his crown was said to have been rescued from a hawthorn bush by the Henry Tudor’s men and used to crown him. Meanwhile an Irish tradition involves leaving out a hawthorn wreath for either the angels or the fairies to find.

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

his crown was said to have been rescued from a hawthorn bush by the Henry Tudor’s men and used to crown him. Meanwhile an Irish tradition involves leaving out a hawthorn wreath for either the angels or the fairies to find.

Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 16d

Hawthorn is the subject of endless superstitions – for instance the proverb “cleave to the crown though it hangs in a bush” is said to derive from hawthorn’s connection with the House of Tudor. After Richard III’s death at the Battle of Bosworth

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Jussi @finnfolklorist.bsky.social · 21d

the earth rust-red and the white plum-trees coppery pink. It is only for a moment, a magic delusion of light that fades with the first hour of day. Everything grows with miraculous speed. Even the tiniest plant thrusts upwards with all its strength.”

Colette: "La Maison de Claudine"