Halloween is a holiday filled with spooky and fun traditions, and one of the most iconic symbols of this holiday is a carved pumpkin, known as a jack-o-lantern. However, there is a new trend emerging in recent years – a Halloween pumpkin wearing a witch hat. This creative and unique twist on a traditional decoration adds an extra element of whimsy to the Halloween season. The combination of a pumpkin and a witch hat brings together two classic symbols of Halloween in a delightful and unexpected way. The round shape of the pumpkin perfectly complements the conical shape of the witch hat, creating a visually appealing and eye-catching display. The bright orange color of the pumpkin contrasts beautifully with the deep black of the hat, creating a striking and bold look.

Anglo Saxon Runes

When the Anglo-Saxons became Christians, they began to use the Roman alphabet for writing (as we still do today). Before that time, they wrote in runes like these:

Each rune had a name, such as 'joy' or 'ash tree' . The runes were all made of straight lines, which made them easier to carve. Runes were often carved on precious objects - like an ivory box - or on stone monuments. Sometimes runes told the maker's name.

You can see that some of the runes are quite like our capital letters:

Some are easier to guess if you turn them upside down,

although some are not at all what you might expect:

The word RUNE means secret or mystery. Runes had a religious meaning and were used in religious ceremonies. They were a charm or a spell as well as a way of writing messages.

This is why TO SPELL (meaning to put down the right letters in the right order) and A SPELL (as in a magic spell) are the same word in English. The Anglo-Saxons believed that if you used the right runes in the right order, they could have magical powers. For example, a prisoner could magically release himself by carving certain runes.

Even our words READ and WRITE are connected with runes. The Anglo-Saxon words

writan (= to carve runes) and ridan (= to interpret runes) became our words write and read.

Why not try using runes like a code to write secret messages to your friends? Look at the alphabet of runes again. As you can see, Anglo-Saxon had some sounds (like æ - ) that we don't use any more, but some letters you might need (q for example) are missing.You can make up your own runes for these. Remember to make them out of straight lines.

Writing in Anglo-Saxon Runes

I threw the idea out on Twitter a couple days ago of doing a blog post on how I write in runes. About 10% of my followers liked the tweet, so I’m going to do it. While this doesn’t really have anything to do with Heathenry, per se, it has uses that Heathens might find handy. Personally, I use them when I want to write down something private or something that is important. Writing in runes seems to impress it into my subconscious a bit more than writing it with the Latin alphabet (which is the alphabet that we usually use to write in English).

Some (many?) Heathens believe that the runes have magical properties, so in that respect writing modern English in runes may not have many uses, except maybe to write spells in runes in candle magic (I admit that in my earlier days in paganism, I dabbled in candle magic a little bit).

I use the Fuþorc when I write in runes. These runes were the ones used by the Anglo-Saxons in England. It was derived from the Elder Fuþark which is the runes used by the continental Germanic tribes. Due to Old English acquiring new sounds (languages evolve naturally with use over time), they developed new runes to accommodate these sounds. You can read more about the Anglo-Saxon Runes on Wikipedia.

There are two methods people use to write in runes. One is runic substitution, and is much more common because it is simpler. The other is writing the runes phonetically. This is more authentic to the way they were originally written, and it is how I write my runes.

The bright orange color of the pumpkin contrasts beautifully with the deep black of the hat, creating a striking and bold look. Adding a witch hat to a Halloween pumpkin also adds a touch of personality and character. The hat gives the pumpkin a sense of style and flair, as if it were dressing up for the occasion.

Runic Substitution

In this method, you use modern spelling but replace the letters with runes. Here is the key I would use to do so if I was going to do this method:

(I hate the Unicode versions of the runes. Anywhere that you see curves, the rune is supposed to be straight. But that’s a rant for another time.)

For TH or NG, use that rune instead of the individual runes for N and G or T and H. For double letters (like the t in letters), only use one rune. I would also suggest for ck (as in back), just use the K rune, and getting rid of any other silent letters. This will make it harder for nosey people to decode your message without a key. Use dots in between words instead of spaces, and colon as an end of sentence (period). For example, I think you are cool. would be ᛁ᛫ᚦᛁᚾᛣ᛫ᚣᛟᚢ᛫ᚫᚱᛖ᛫ᚳᛟᛚ᛬ (To see this in [sloppy] handwriting, check this out.)

It adds a playful and mischievous element to the traditional jack-o-lantern, making it more engaging and fun for both children and adults alike. Furthermore, a Halloween pumpkin wearing a witch hat is not only a charming decoration but also a versatile one. It can be displayed in a variety of settings and arrangements, from front porches to indoor Halloween parties. It can be placed alongside other spooky decorations, or it can stand alone as a centerpiece. Its versatility allows for endless possibilities and creativity in decorating for Halloween. In conclusion, a Halloween pumpkin wearing a witch hat is a delightful and whimsical twist on a classic decoration. It combines two iconic symbols of Halloween in a visually appealing and engaging way. Adding personality and versatility to traditional jack-o-lanterns, these festive creations are sure to bring joy and excitement to the Halloween season..

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