C2 - Sunday, October 28, 1984 - North Shore News Adults and kids explore together HERE’S A whole new concept in Education happening on the North Shore. a ‘ returned! The ‘‘Exploring Together’’ project was conceived to enable a child to bring his or her favorite adult — whether iw be a parent, neighbor, brother, etc. and spend a couple of hours doing something ‘‘fun’’ together. The enthusiasm has been enormous, and the coopera- tion from organizations like “ELE. has Big Brothers and Big Sisters gratifying — apart from be- ing an idea of how you can spend an afternoon with your child. Parents who rarely spend a couple of hours of prime ume with their children are participating in a new ex- perience and thoroughly en- jyoying It. The choice of things to do To foretell From Page C1 meant their love was true, tf either of the nuts separated from hers, it signified a lack of happy relatigns. Another custom held that at night a girl must throw a ball of blue yard out of the window holding one end ughtly. She would then wind the skein back in her hands and if the other end resisted return, her true love would be holding its end. Young men were not im- mune to superstition either. A young man would place nine grains of oats in his mouth and go for a walk; he would continue walking until he heard the name of a girl mentioned, the namesake of his future wife. Another future divination concerned death. In the Scot- tish Highlands in the 18th century, families carried lighted torches into the fields on Hallowe'en. They circled counterclockwise to ensure good crops for the coming year. At dark, a big bonfire was lit by the torches. Everyone would place a stone in the fire. In the morning, if the stone was misplaced or a footprint was spotted near it, it indicated the person who threw in that stone was destined for death within the year. Because the black cat was the traditional companion of witches, a number of cat superstitions developed. Peace and prosperity were bestowed upon a person who had a cat sit quietly beside him. If a cat rubbed against an individual, that meant gZood luck. Even better luck was sure to come to someone who had a cat jump in his Jap. A yawning cat indicated an is enormous — you can play at being Robin Hood and take an archery course; or learn to decorate a cake to be enjoyed by everyone. Father and son can sit side by side at the computers and gain a hands-on introduction to a whole new world. There has been a successful class on short chefs where lit- tle people (and their favorite adult) learned how to make nachos, piggies in blankets and other tasty treats. The next seminar has a host of fun-type activities — such as chocolate making for $-8 year olds — cartooning for children a little older — Magic, just in time to do tricks for the holiday season. You can learn self defense and feel a little easier when your child is walking home from school. If you are in the mood to start on gifts for the hohdays how about feet warmers — both of you can make duffle slippers using traditional native patterns. There is even a course on gift the future upcoming opportunity which should not be _ neglected, while a cat that ran away signified that a secret would be disclosed within a week. Today, Amencan children celebrate Hallowe’en by walking around their neighborhood in costumes and asking for a ‘‘trick or treat.”’ This custom dates from the 17th - century, when Irish peasants asked for money to buy luxuries for a feast in honor of St. Columba. St. Columba was a pro- syletizing priest during the sixth century who set up a monastery on Jona Island off the coast of Scotland. St. Columba feats replaced the tradiuons of Samhain, the lord of the dead. Another American custom, preparing a pumpkin as a jack-o-lantern, was adapted from a similar Scot- ush practice of carving out large turnips and placing a candle inside. Scottish children = also believed that piling cabbage stalks about the doors of the house encouraged fairies to bring a new baby brother or sister. The myths and_ supersti- tions which surround Hallowe’en create an en- vironment for modern-day festivity, providing both youthful merry-makers and their parents with a look into the past which, by combining learning and enjoyment, works to enrich their future. Looked at that’ way, Hallowe’en may never simply be counted up in candy treats, again! wrapping. There 1s a course on discover your colors and find out what colors do the most to make you look and feel your best. You can have a marvellous afternoon snowshoeing on Mt. Seymour, or you can let staff members from the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium in- troduce you to the stars. For the litthke people (6-8 year olds) you can design a costume and take part in a play (the costume ts all made from scraps of upholstery, stuffing fabrics more). Boys will enjoy spending some time together with Dad in the fishing class. Don McDonald will show you how to cast with your own rod. If you would like to find out more about the great selection being offered on Saturday, November. 4 at Carson Graham Secondary School, call 985-8741 while there is still room in the class of your choice. and much “TODAN : CLEAN OUT TUS GARAGE! CALL THE NEWS CLASSIFIEDS €& SECL EVERYTHING / ASo- 62am Tarot Card Consultations * * Professional Astrology Service Use your VISA now QUALITY FOR LESS = LINENS WAREHOUSE 986-0179 “WARM & COSY” SALE — JANUARY PRICES FOR XMAS COMFORT Sano] ee GOOSE DOWN QUILTS CDN. 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