The Subject of Halloween

I bet you didn’t know that Halloween was/is a Christian Holiday…SURPRISE , it is.  In the Christian Church, at the behest of Pope Gregory IV, in 835 AD,  “All Hallows Day” or All Saints Day is November 1^st, therefore Halloween or All Hallows Eve is October 31^st.  Halloween customs are thought to have been influenced by folk customs and beliefs from the Celtic-speaking countries, some of which have pagan roots, and others which may be rooted in Celtic Christianity.  Today's Halloween customs are thought to have been influenced by Christian dogma and practices derived from it. Halloween falls on the evening before the Christian holy days of All Hallows' Day (also known as All Saints' or Hallowmas) on 1 November and All Souls' Day on 2 November, thus giving the holiday on 31 October the full name of All Hallows' Eve (meaning the evening before All Hallows' Day). Since the time of the primitive Church, major feasts in the Christian Church (such as Christmas, Easter and Pentecost) had vigils which began the night before, as did the feast of All Hallows..

Waiting for the Weenies

On my 5th Halloween I was Kermit the Frog

On my 4th Halloween I was Minnie Mouse

On my 3rd Halloween I was a Western Cow Girl

 

On my 1^st Halloween I was a Bumble Bee

Today I’m 28

A Birthday Card from My "D"

Today September 6, 2014, I am 28 (in Dog years Silly) in Human Years I am 4.  It seems like a long time ago when my “D” found and rescued me from the VinelandCCSPCA shelter.  That was over 3 1/4 years ago.  Since that time, I have a very nice home, even my own house, plenty of toys, nice cloths, great food and top health care.  Best of all I know I am loved.  I wish the other dogs had it so well. 

Eating Cake and Opening Presents

I had a really Great day:  we had a Birthday Party and I got a Yellow Toy Bear and some cloths for presents.  I was really excited and after I had some cake, it was time to open some more gifts.  I got a really nice Yellow Tennis outfit and a beautiful Pink Hoodie, a Frog Hoodie, as well as a really nice Cable Knit Sweater for the fall.

Here is a video of my Birthday Party:

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All of my Presents

My Birthday Portrait

“D” made me a delicious Carrot and Peanut Butter Cake with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting.  He said I should share the recipe with you so here it is: 

Carrot Peanut Butter Doggie Cupcake

Ingredients:

My Birthday Cake

·         1 large egg

·         1/4 cup peanut butter

·         1/4 cup vegetable oil

·         1/3 cup honey

·         1 cup shredded carrots

·         1 cup whole wheat flour

·         1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1.      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a six cup cupcake tin with cupcake papers. Combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, and honey in a large bowl.

2.      Add in the carrots and stir to combine.

3.      Combine the flour and baking soda in a small bowl and add to the carrot mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.

4.      Divide among prepared cupcake tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs on it.

5.      Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack. Frost tops with a little peanut butter before serving to your furry friend.

Cream Cheese Frosting

·         4 ounces of low fat cream cheese

·         3 tablespoons of canola oil

·         1 tablespoon of vanilla

·         1 dash of honey

I can’t wait til next year

Love Dolly