Monday Humour: The Halloween Edition

Tomorrow is Halloween and what better way to celebrate this now, global festival than by chuckling a little? Halloween or Hallowe’en, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints or hallows, martyrs, and all the faithful departed. One theory holds that many Halloween traditions were influenced by Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain, which is believed to have pagan roots. Some go further and suggest that Samhain may have been Christianised as All Hallow’s Day, along with its eve, by the early Church. Other academics believe Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, being the vigil of All Hallow’s Day. Celebrated in Ireland and Scotland for centuries, Irish and Scottish immigrants took many Halloween customs to North America in the 19th century, and then through American influence Halloween had spread to other countries by the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Popular Halloween activities include trick-or-treating or the related guising and souling, attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins or turnips into jack-o’-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories, and watching horror or Halloween-themed films

To celebrate this festival, here are some comics I found funny to help you start the week well.

Mondays

It’s yet another Monday and many of us are dragging ourselves back to school and work. Mondays often get a bad rap for several reasons.

It’s the end of the weekend: For many people, Monday marks the end of the weekend, which is typically associated with relaxation, leisure activities, and spending time with family and friends. The transition from a leisurely weekend to a work or school week can be challenging, leading to a feeling of reluctance and disappointment.

Going back to work or school: Monday signifies the start of the work or school week for many individuals. After a couple of days off, having to return to responsibilities and obligations can be mentally and emotionally taxing.

Monday Blues: Some people experience a phenomenon known as the Monday Blues, where they may feel lethargic, unmotivated, or moody at the beginning of the week. This could be attributed to factors such as fatigue from the weekend, the pressure of upcoming tasks, or simply a negative perception associated with Mondays.

Traffic and Commute: Mondays are often associated with heavier traffic and longer commutes. The return of people to their workplaces or schools after the weekend can lead to congestion on roads and public transportation, causing additional stress and frustration.

Social and Cultural Influence: Negative depictions of Mondays in popular culture such as the phrase Monday morning blues, movies or TV shows portraying Monday as a particularly difficult day, and jokes or memes that highlight the aversion to Mondays, can reinforce the idea that Mondays are inherently unpleasant.

Not everyone dislikes Mondays, and many may even find them energising as they provide a fresh start and an opportunity to set new goals for the week. The perception of Mondays varies from person to person based on their personal experiences, mindset, and lifestyle.

So here are some quotes that can motivate you and make your week better.