Am I The Only Person Who Doesn't Like Pirates

[Sue R]

I'm sorry but I thought we were all meant to respect and celebrate a range of festivals from different cultures/religions?  Whatever happened to respect and tolerance?  Please don't listen to the Christian propoganda regarding Halloween.    It has it's origins in a Celtic festival which marked the evening of All Hallows - the start of winter.  It may be a pagan festival but has every right to be included in our calendars. 

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Thank you, Carol.

 

If anyone cares, I have a pagan family in my setting. THEY care about Hallowe'en, in it's true sense. Called Samhain, I was very happy to make them feel included, after a big search on their part, for acceptance.

 

Sue

[Guest]

I've never really understood Trick or Treating. When our door is knocked are we supposed to give them a treat? Or play a trick? Or not give them a treat and receive a trick? Can I ask for a trick instead of giving a treat? You have 6 months to discipher this for me   

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I always say "I'll have a treat, please!" - never works though To show willing I keep a bowl of fruit by the door, but I don't believe in giving sweets or money. In fact last year I offered brussel sprouts

[Guest]

While I acknowledge that this topic can generate a lot of rich language and vivid imaginary play, I would never use it as a theme in my nursery.

Lets not forget they were violent ruffians who raped, pillaged and plundered. The skull and cross bones is full of scary imagery. As a child I remember being terrified of Long John Silver although I'm sure todays children would think him quite tame. Should we be idolizing these violent criminals.

Am I alone in my beliefs, it seems a popular topic with others?

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I dont think 'The Wiggles' and Captain Feathersword would agree with you!!!!!! Their approach is fun with lots of singing and dancing and seems quite harmless - I guess it depends how you present it.

[Guest]

Sorry Jacqui but I have not come across 'The Wiggles' and Captain Feathersword please enlighten me. I expect they are from children's TV but what is the relevance to Pirates.

[Guest]

Hi Mimi

Do you mean to say you have not had the "pleasure" of watching the Wiggles in action?? They are an Australian band who specialise in children's entertainment. I will reserve what I really think about them as I do not wish to offend our members.

Unfortunately the children love them!!! The songs are good but they themselves are.... I can't think quite how to describe them!!! Anyway, Captain Feathersword is a character in one of their songs and he is a pirate.

Linda

[Guest]

No sorry when are they on is it during the day when I am hard at work?

I do try to watch some children's TV so I can keep up to date but only just got a Digital box are they on CBBies. I still don't believe we should glorify people who kill for a living. Do you think in years to come we will have drug dealing as an important part of role play?

 

I see Steve has been quiet on the subject of Pirates I would like to hear a male point of view. Where are you Steve???????????????????

[Guest]

Ha ha We have a pirate theme at the moment! The children love it, and have embraced it wholeheartedly.

 

We haven't gone down the road, of raping and pillaging obviously, and really, who would!

 

As for Samhain, yes we celebrate it, as we do Beltane (May Day), along with Winter Solstice (Yule) and some others. These festivals have been with us for a lot longer than some would have you believe, but have been hijacked and renamed!

 

I constantly have to defend why we celebrate these festivals, but no one questions other festivals we cover throughout the year.

 

Some of my parents, who admitted knowing very little of the Pagan festivals, have shown a positive appreciation of them.

 

There is a perception that all Pagan's are Devil worshippers and have orgies! This could not be further from the truth.

[Beau]

Shame about the orgies - I was thinking of signing up.

[Sue R]

Trea!!!!!

 

Welcome back!!!

 

How are you? And of course, as you know I wholeheartedly endorse your comments. Our parents have been receptive to our new (well not so new )Pagan family, who have responded with great joy!

 

Don't be such a stranger in future!

 

Sue

 

Oh, P.S. Pirates comes out every year in our setting - the children look forward to it as they move into the Unit.

[Guest]

Hi Sue

 

What a lovely welcome back! Thank you

 

Shall not be a stranger any longer!

[Sue R]

Good!!!