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Halloween or Samhain? 'Treat or Trick' in modern England

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  Samhain or Halloween ? - this is the question. For those of us more in tune with the history of Europe - be it simply intellectual or even spiritual - it is Samhain , a Celtic born name, but a practice and festive known throughout Europe for hundreds - if not thousands - of years. For those following the tradition of simply being in the Western society, and especially that of English-American culture - it is  Halloween - a fun ride, with ghosts and the macabre. And it is mainly for the kids (and those adults who are able to acknowledge the inner child within ;) We love it.  We have walked around the area of north Liverpool in October and have caught some of the front house displays. And some of them have been really impressive. Visitors are not very welcomed.... Unless proven otherwise.  Sorry, We're out of treats... KEEP OUT!! Trick or Treat? stay in the camper van. Beware, Witch casting spells...Zombie Feast...Enter if you dare! Welcome to our home graveyard ;-) Carnival of Fe

Unique-One: Liverpool Beatles Museum

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Liverpool Beatles Museum, located on the world famous Mathew Street, just a few second away from the Cavern Club , where the Beatles started their magnificent career opened in July 2018. The well presented and very personal collection is unique and only - a tireless work of Roag Aspinall-Best , having close ties to the Beatles' extended family and friends. Neil Aspinall , a road manager first, later - a confidante to all Fab Four, and eventually the head of their business branch - Apple Corps - was Roag’s father. Pete Best , playing drums with the Beatles between 1960-1962 - in their important formative years, is Roag’s brother . Probably one of the most important people to John, Paul and George in those early years was Roag's mother - Mona Best . She was the founder of the first rock'n'roll venue in Liverpool - Casbah Coffee Club , and rightfully she has been named the “Mother of the Mersey Beat”. There is a beautiful memory wall dedicated to her. You will not find s