Apples, popular at this time of year for both eating and games, have long been associated with magic, form the Garden of Eden through the myths and legends of Europe. In ancient times the apple was thought of as a magical fruit.
According to Norse myth, the Gods of Asgard kept their health and youth by eating the apples from their garden..
The Celt believed in a paradise, now called Avalon (apple land, derived from Old Welsh abal meaning "apple") where apple trees carried fragrant blossom and ripe fruit at one and same time.
Games and Folklore
Apple Magic: Halloween was traditionally a night to see into the future and many young girls and boys followed ancient customs to find out who they might marry.
Apple peel spell - Peel an apple in one continuous piece and throw it over the left shoulder. The peel should form the initial letter of the name of a future wedding mate
Apple pip spell - Naming apple pips for each potential suitor a young girl would stick them onto her cheeks. The last to fall from her face would represent the man she would marry
Ducking For Apples: A well-known Halloween game is ducking or bobbing for apples, where some apples are floated in a large tub or bowl of water and players take it in turns to try to pick up and apple from the water using only their teeth.
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