English Halloween Traditions | Visiting an old Victorian Cemetery | Soul Cakes

English Halloween Traditions | Visiting an old Victorian Cemetery | Soul Cakes | Turnip Lantern

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3 жыл бұрын

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Halloween has changed. It's meaning, traditions, symbolism. It's become more about candy, sweets and costume sales and less about the real things that matter: remembrance, helping those less fortunate and appreciation.
It's important that we keep old traditions alive? Why? They have all had a part in making us who we are and they have been a part of our ancestors' lives. It's like an attachment and shared experience that they have handed to us, and we should honour it with the greatest respect.
Halloween means so much more than the current trends and maybe this video will make you see Halloween in a whole different light.
I'll be lighting my candles... I hope you will too.
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@minimalistrae9276 3 жыл бұрын

Who'd a thought Halloween could be so relaxing 😌

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

It's very much a calm time 😌

@sylviapage8572 3 жыл бұрын

I love turnip lanterns. I am from the NE of England and we always used a turnip. The smell of burning turnip is Halloween to me. My husband is a Londoner, his father was a Porter in Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market and he has never heard of a turnip lantern! This year I am definitely going back to a turnip. Thanks for this wonderful reminder of times past.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's forgotten by many as not any do it anymore - I'm making it my mission to bring these things back ;) xx

@timothyj1966 2 жыл бұрын

its what the Celts originally used. Pumpkins are not native to Europe but America...as Irish/British immigrated to the States & Canada... morphed into easily available and larger Pumpkins! Which is what we use here in Canada. FUnny how you talk about the smell of a burning turnip. One smell that takes me back instantly to my childhood is when I lift the Lid off a Pumpkin to blow that Jack O'Lantern out at nights' end.🎃

@joweir4428 2 жыл бұрын

Turnip lantern in belfast too..i loved the smell xx

@birdsaloud7590 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, me too, though I’m from Cumbria next door! We always had turnip lanterns too. Hallowe’en seemed so special back then, yet much more simple. I was telling my children and husband (who is Danish) about the turnip Jack o’ Lantern and they were astonished!

@sylviapage8572 2 жыл бұрын

@@margarethoskins6625 that’s so lovely to hear. I don’t think it’s Christmas until I hear the SA playing Christmas Carols on their brass instruments. That’s still Christmas to me! I lived in a colliery village and our local Methodist church used to carry a little organ around the streets and sing carols when I was a child in the 60s. Last year they did it again but just on the church green and my father who is 92 was over the moon. These traditions are so important to us in a fast changing world. 😊

@opheliagrove666 3 жыл бұрын

2020 has led me to look for a more peaceful and simple life . So happy i found your channel !!!

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy you found me too :) xx thank you x

@pearlcook597 3 жыл бұрын

I love tradition. I'm trying this

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Me too x

@merjane5242 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have found your channel! My parents emigrated to Australia in the early 50's and have been drawn to tracing the family tree over the last few years. In 2019 I had the urge to embark on a pilgrimage to Devon and Yorkshire where my parents came from. I found my Father's mother's beautiful family plot in the churchyard at Acaster Malbis, 4 miles from York. It has a beautiful church! A chance encounter with someone in a pub in York led me to meeting my father's family. I had not seen them for over 40 years! I was grateful to be able to spend time with them and also visit one of my favourite places in the world - Fountains Abbey! My dream is to spend a year living in the English countryside in a little stone cottage - one day!

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a wonderful story! How lucky you got to meet the family again too!!! I believe things happen like that for a reason. I hope you're able to move one day xx

@merjane5242 3 жыл бұрын

@@ApronfulofStones Yes I knew someone was guiding me to meet my lost relatives:) I will have to suffice with Escape to the Country for now!

@ManuelaChristina1 3 ай бұрын

That graveyard is so beautiful 😊 and this cookies also looks beautiful and yummy 😋

@kindredinspirit 3 жыл бұрын

Recipe for soul cakes?

@azathenazach2945 2 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of cross cakes before. I like the history intertwined with the food & that a soul is released from purgatory for everyone eatten. I have heard that turnips were the original jack o'lanterns. They truly are harder to carve & much scarier. I like your method of drying you pumpkins seeds. :-)

@user-nf6zf8oj8d 3 жыл бұрын

I really do enjoy the tranquility of your videos with such carefully chosen music those biscuits look delicious too xx

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

They were yummy. Thank you for your kind words x

@drjackdaw6627 Жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful video from start to finish, the content, music, presentation, all wonderful.

@jeanneamato8278 3 жыл бұрын

This was so charming and I will bring back the tradition of Soul cakes. I remember ‘Allsorts’.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

This is great to hear! I hope more people will do the same x

@alijane1995 2 жыл бұрын

@@ApronfulofStones I hadn’t heard of these cakes until I saw this video. I was inspired to make then today and they are delicious. Thank you for sharing your videos with us x

@Supaalex1983 3 жыл бұрын

That graveyard is amazing!!

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

It really is... it's huge too.

@ExLibris-Alys 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautifully made video. It’s nice to hear about the traditional Halloween instead of the over hyped commercial side which I personally dislike. 😊

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I couldn't find anything on the more meaningful elements, so I hope this filled the void x

@ExLibris-Alys 3 жыл бұрын

@@ApronfulofStones It did. I think traditionally it was quite a low key affair, which is probably why there’s not much to research. Thank you 😊

@wilmabelen8298 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you're right the traditions are no longer pratice seriously nowadays its so modernized practice by the young generations today.Im not against it but i do still do wht i have learned from my parents,lightning candles for the dead for our loved ones and for all souls and will keep that way forever❤

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully we can spread a little tradition back into the world ;) xx

@codyleeser392 3 жыл бұрын

the soul cakes reminded me of Welsh cakes. They are cooked on top of stove.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Yes or Jonny cakes. All very similar x

@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 3 жыл бұрын

Yorkshire born and bred and I remember carving turnip lanterns...what a long job that used to be. How many times I failed to get the top to fit back on properly, and accidentally slipped with the knife and gave my lantern a monobrow 😂 and the smell of the turnip top burning and turning soot black from the candle flame....sweet, sweet memories.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes that sounds like my past attempts too :) Glad it brought back memories xx

@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 3 жыл бұрын

@@ApronfulofStones Just discovered your channel tonight...binge watching your vids now..up to the cozy fireplace one at the mo....hugs from Doncaster xx

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found me xx

@kathleenstetler609 3 жыл бұрын

This one, in particular is exceptional. Warm, reflective,, respectful, educational- all while stunningly beautiful as with all your posts.

@hekate0666 3 жыл бұрын

From the way you Cook, I can say that you are a wonderful cook. Love your videos.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you 😊 that's lovely xx

@carolmackiewicz111 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Atlanta USA. Started watching your channel. Beautifully done and very relaxing. Thank you.

@simplytamara8081 3 жыл бұрын

I love the video but I can not read fast enough and appreciate the video at the same time!💜

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

I understand - the later videos have the text up for longer x

@lawoman9351 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Halloween used to be my favorite holiday. Thank you for reminding me of the magic it still holds.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

That's it...it still holds magic, we just need to keep traditions alive x

@lyddiec1916 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. New subscriber here having a lovely afternoon binge watching your incredible videos. Thank you for sharing the true meaning of Halloween. I had no idea until now xx

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lyddie - I'm so glad you're enjoying them. Thank you for being here xx

@portiakultgen8932 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Can we possibly have the recipe?

@lynnemargiotta3582 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I have subscribed, the most beautiful, cosy and relaxing videos I have viewed.i need videos like this for inspiration during these difficult times. Thank you, please keep them coming ❤️

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing - and welcome!!! I will keep them coming if you all want me to ;)

@timothyj1966 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Video of Hallowe'en Past. The True orgins of our Modern Trick or Treating!

@user-dc6ng5em5o 3 жыл бұрын

روعا شطورة حلو

@virginiaslade4281 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful video, and the history, just fantastic!

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it, I'm a little obsessed with history haha

@jenniferboyle2865 6 ай бұрын

I love the melancholy of this vlog, this is how Halloween used to be celebrated in Ireland. I have watched and liked all your video’s. Please come back to KZfaq if you can ❤️

@valentine_puppy Жыл бұрын

Who makes those boots. I love them. Also, Awesome recipe and a wonderfully made video.

@moonchaserstudio 3 жыл бұрын

So beautifully done. I definitely subscribed! Wow! Bravo! 👏

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you that's so kind and I'm glad to have you with us x

@evannegregory5509 3 жыл бұрын

Simply lovely! I wish I had seen this a few months ago but better late than never! Would love the recipe for Soul Cakes!

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

It's so good! - it's in the description lovely x

@lifeaccordingtocynthia5657 3 жыл бұрын

Where?????

@theresaryan8649 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see the recipe in there, sorry .

@r.t.s5358 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, jovie from Philippines I'm happy watch your channel I'm new god blessed and beautiful children

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jovie- welcome xx

@sandraford4235 3 жыл бұрын

Yes l remember carving Swedes and how hard they were to carve (we called them turnips) they re called rhutabagas here in U S ,

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

It was fun once I got past the cutting lol 😆

@_S-O-S_ 3 жыл бұрын

Turnips and rutabagas are not the same. They are two totally different vegetables...

@sandraford4235 3 жыл бұрын

@@_S-O-S_ yes l know turnips and rhutabegas are not the same ,I was just saying what we called them in Liverpool ,we just called both turnips ,as well as Swede and turnip

@leehellam9719 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, thanks x

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you xx

@jeanmckie8879 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these most beautiful and helpful videos. They are amazing! Have only recently discovered you.

@SofiaCarvalhoblogger 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏❤

@Mariak82 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@kaywallace6139 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@doracontreras4827 3 жыл бұрын

Your dining room chairs look so much like mine , would love to see more of them and your table . My husband bought it for me a couple years ago , they said it came from France and was about 100 years old . Top of your chairs have the same carving as mine , I love my table , would love to know about it’s history.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

I bought ours at an auction a few years back. It's a lovely piece x

@MrFredstt 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and loving it. I appreciate this lesson in what means to actually celebrate Halloween and would love for its original meaning to catch on in modern times instead of it only being about kids getting candy

@wormthatturned8737 3 жыл бұрын

A proper “Jack Shine A Maggi” as we call them on the Durham coast was traditionally used as the start of the Broth making season in our house. I am not sure if this came down from Aberdeen and the Orkneys with my mother’s side. We had a special really sturdy spoon that was more like a woodworking gouge for the task. The first broth was always made with the swede chips made by the bairns and there was usually a bit of blood in there somewhere! It was always different to the proper Winter broths due to the thin chips rather than diced swede. One year I decided to speed things up so I could get outside Jackshineamagging and Used my brace and bit to speed things up. I got a clip behind the ear for my ingenuity but luckily only spoilt half the Swede Meat as my Dad called it!

@3arbyy876 Жыл бұрын

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@vernasinclair2318 3 жыл бұрын

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@Wotsitorlabart 8 ай бұрын

Interesting that historically outside of the northern counties (and there probably due to Scottish influence) the majority of England didn't celebrate Halloween at all. Bonfire night on the 5th being the day for festivities. It was only in the very late 19th and into the 20th century that Halloween's range began to extend into the rest of England.

@TracyD2 2 жыл бұрын

I love this music. What is the first song especially.

@ApronfulofStones 2 жыл бұрын

I'll look it up for you x

@TracyD2 2 жыл бұрын

I found it. I Shazamed it thank you The rain against the Window Johannes Bornlöf

@gilliantherese7202 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely vlog...is there a recipe for the pumpkin seed brittle?

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Will upload soon - I remember bodging it together a bit - but I know I wrote it down somewhere x

@libertyann439 2 жыл бұрын

These look like scones to me!

@dolcezzeEmagia 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, love your Style to film. I tried to make videos like yours but i did not have much luck. People didnt watch! Anyway if i can i would like to ask you few things. When did you start make videos? Is there somebody to film you or you do by yourself? What camera do you use? What lights? Thanks a lot. I Just subscribe because i love what you do and, honestly, i don t understand the reason why people hit the thumbs down button!

@ApronfulofStones 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I started late Autumn last year. I'm self taught. I film myself, and my husband films me. You just need to keep at it. Find your own style and keep posting. You will grow xx ❤

@ApronfulofStones 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and I use a few different cameras, but mainly Sony A6500

@marniekilbourne608 Жыл бұрын

It would be nice if you included the recipes at least down below if not just adding the text to your video.

@misswolf210 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I really like your videos. could you give me the recipe for halloween cakes? thank you very much. here.

@jocelynvollmer 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you had out measurements put the soul cakes recipe on here somewhere

@bearbones7913 3 жыл бұрын

I celebrate Halloween every year by making pumpkin pie and carving a good looking pumpkin. Halloween is the day after my birthday so I grown attached to it in my life Although I love the spookiness and the supernatural side of Halloween. I appreciate your perspective on it being a holiday of remembrance and reflection it makes it even more special that way.

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love the spooky part too, but just not the commercial side...yuck lol xx

@ajk8653 2 жыл бұрын

Can you share the receipe please

@cathymarlow6084 3 жыл бұрын

I'm am going to say something about your videos.. First there absolutely beautiful but I have a problem with the fact of trying to read everything that you post !! It's absolutely hard to even enjoy the things that you've filmed...please instead of putting your words into sentences just speak them..that way we can enjoy your videos...thank you!

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cathy, I totally understand. I'll have to see if it's something subscribers want, as I don't want to make changes without consulting everyone x

@Holly-ew6en 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree ! I find it a bit difficult to watch and read at the same time as the words are only up briefly , really love the videos though , please keep making them xx

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

The later ones have changed xx

@tamjaso1 3 жыл бұрын

I personally love the peacefulness of the music only, and watching the story come alive with video. :o)

@ApronfulofStones 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tammy x