Witches And Zombies, Oh My! (NAPSA)—They show up on your doorstep every October 31st: girls in black dresses and pointy hats, boys sporting the look of the undead. While witches and zom- bies are now an integral part of the Halloween celebration, many wonder about the origins of these mythic figures. Witches date back to some of the most ancient cultures where people’s beliefs were rooted in elab- orate forms of demonology. These beliefs are based on the premise that, in a world full of spirits, many were hostile and demonic. The demons could be warded off only through the wares of witches and sorcerers, such as amulets, incantations and exorcisms. Zombies, on the other hand, are a more recent addition to the pantheon of creepy creatures. The word zombie comes from the Hait- ian practice of voodoo. A zombie is a human who dies—usually thought to have been poisoned by a voodoo priest—then comes back This Lifesize Witch can be cackling good fun at your Halloween party. however, are more familiar with the lurching, nightmare instilling variety found in films such as “Night of the Living Dead” and “Dawnof the Dead.” This year, Spencer Gifts makes it easy to bring witches and zombies to your next Halloween bash. Some of the more animated include: e Life Size Witch: Double, double, toil and trouble! This exclusive, life size decoration makes for a deliciously spooky dinner guest whois sure to put the haunt into your Halloween. Death Crawler: This undead creepy, crawly latex zombie moans and groansasit drags itself across your floor. Set him to be sound activated or guide him via radio control either way, he’s sure to freak some trick-or-treaters. Tormented Zombie: Make the best first impression at your Hal- The Death Crawler has a leg up on the competition. No, wait, it doesn’t have anylegs! to life and serves their new mas- ter as a mindless, incredibly strong slave. Most Americans, loween party! This 3 foot tall Zombie bust will greet guests by screaming and pulling off his head! For more Halloween costumes and decorations that are sure to scare big, check out the Spencer Gifts store nearest you. For a big scare online, visit www.spirithal loween.com.
