Fall Newsletter

October 2007

In This Issue

Halloween Trivia Pg.1
Ladies Night November 15 Pg.1
 New Games at The Giggle Factory Pg. 2
Cool Stuff in Saskatoon Pg. 2
Recipe of the Month Pg.2
Easy Life Tips Pg.2
Name Our Monkey Contest Pg.3
P .A. IN.T. Program at The Giggle FactoryPg.3
New Giggle Factory Hero of the Month Pg.3

Giggle Factory Giggles

Why don't angry witches ride their brooms?
They are afraid to fly of the handle!

Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
Dayscare centers!

What do witches put on their hair?
Scare Spray?

What do you get when you cross Bambi with a ghost
Bamboo?
Adair!

What Do You Know About Halloween???

Halloween is a fun and spooky time but do you know the little tidbits of how Halloween came to be and other cool stuff surrounding Halloween.  Here are some interesting facts that you can astound your children with:

• Jack o’ lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
• The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human.
• Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America.
• Signs of a werewolf are a unibrow, hair palms, tattoos, and a long middle finger.
• In 1962, the Count Dracula Society was founded.
• To this day, there are vampire clubs and societies with people claiming to be real vampires.
• If you see a spider on Halloween, it is the spirit of a loved on watching over you.
• The common little brown bat of North America has the longest life span for a mammal it's size, with a life span averaging 32 years.
• The Ouija Board ended up outselling the game of Monopoly in its first full year at Salem. Over two million copies of the Ouija Board were shipped.
• If you stare at a mirror at midnight on Halloween you will see your future spouse.
• The first Jack-o-Lanterns were made in Ireland out of hollowed-out turnips. A piece of coal was inserted into the hollow and the "lantern" was meant to guide the way of poor old Jack who wasn't welcome in Heaven but was also barred from entering Hell for tricking the devil. According to legend, the devil gave this crude lamp to Jack so that he could walk the earth forever in limbo.
• The world's record for biggest pumpkin is currently held by a gigantic gourd weighing a whopping 1,385 pounds!
• None of the "witches" put to death in the Salem Witch trials were burned at the stake. All those executed were hanged but one, Giles Cory, who was pressed to death. Several others died in prison.
• It is believed that the Irish began the tradition of tric or treating.  In preparation for All Hallow's Eve, Irish townsfolk would visit neighbors and ask for contributions of food for a feast in the town.
•  The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human. 
• The most popular Halloween candy is chocolate bars.
  

If you are looking for safety tips on Halloween go to http://www.halloween-safety.com/

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween

5th Annual Ladies Night Is Here Again!!!

Thursday November 15, 2007
5-9pm

• Every purchase receives 10% discount (excluding Rokenbok and Playmobil)

• First 48 Ladies receive a free goodie bag

• Appetizer, punch, warm beverages, goodies

• Enter into to win prizes

• There will be 3 items in the store that has a free price tag on it.  If you find it you get to take it home free.

• Great time to Christmas shop

• Tonnes of fun