"Candy Corn Witch" is a concept that combines two popular Halloween elements: candy corn and witches. Candy corn, a sweet and colorful candy typically associated with the autumn holiday season, is transformed into a whimsical and playful witch character. This unique and creative twist on the traditional witch costume adds a touch of fun and lightheartedness to the spooky holiday. The candy corn witch costume often features a hat adorned with candy corn pieces, reminiscent of the traditional witch's hat but with a sweet and festive twist. The witch's dress or robe may also incorporate candy corn patterns or colors, further tying the concept to the candy. The candy corn witch is a popular choice for both children and adults during Halloween celebrations.
I’ve been (unfortunately far too slowly – sorry H) been working on a local house (probable 17th – early 19th house with earlier feature). And (again too slowly – sorry D) on preparing a workshop for a public history project that I co-direct. So I’ll hopefully be able to say a little more about those over the next few months.
Over the next few weeks months I intend to communicate some of the small discoveries that I ve made over the last year or so the first being from the prolonged holiday that I took last year of 4 nights extended to 5 when in situ rather than the usual one or two days off a year usually spent mostly in travelling dashing from site to site as teaching research prep. Given the general resemblance of the witch and child in the foreground to traditional representations of the Madonna and Child see, for example, The Met 30.
The candy corn witch is a popular choice for both children and adults during Halloween celebrations. It offers a unique and eye-catching alternative to the more traditional witch costumes, providing a fun and unexpected twist. The candy corn witch is often portrayed as a friendly and cheerful character, emphasizing the playful nature of the costume.
Beautiful Buildings and Back to (an adjusted) Life
Some of the wonderful buildings I overlook during writing!
It’s been a very long time since I’ve been able to teach or work on community projects, or get too involved in research – or indeed write here (or anywhere else).
But thanks to the often kind & helpful advice and support over the last few year of various local hospital consultants & rehabilitation clinics (different sort of rehab to that which Amy Winehouse sang about!), I’m now (I hope) in a position that I might try to return – very slowly & carefully – back to (a less intense) normal.
Unfortunately, if able to conduct tours at all, they’ll now be limited by what seems to be permanently reduced mobility, but I’m hopeful that with support, I’ll still be able to do occasional short house & garden tours, if not the multi-site quick-march romps around town & country that I used to do. And I’ll continue to develop digital tours, which informed by my own disabilities, I might work towards providing material accessible to a wider audience.
I have, however, not been completely idle (I couldn’t entirely keep away from my work – I love it too much!), and in having to contemplate & put into practice adjustments in everyday life, I’ve also been thinking on & trying out new approaches to teaching & research (expanding topics, as well as tweaking existing projects).
For example, I’ll be experimenting with some of the rather snazzy technology that I recently encountered, which I anticipate could be quite fun, as well as providing scope for disseminating informative content in different ways, through digital tours & other forms of engagement with the historic environment.
Over the next few weeks & months I intend to communicate some of the small discoveries that I’ve made over the last year or so – the first being from the ‘prolonged’ holiday that I took last year (of 4 nights – extended to 5 when in situ – rather than the usual one or two days off a year – usually spent mostly in travelling & dashing from site to site as teaching research/ prep). Unfortunately this provoked a further decline in health, rather than the improvement that I had hoped for, preventing me from revisiting my findings until very recently.
2018 Holiday Accommodation! (Projecting wing belonging to separate accommodation.)
I stayed in the most wonderful of places – a merchant’s hall not far from my favourite place away from home: King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The fine Early Modern building proved to be of great interest, enabling leisurely probings that might provide comparisons for the studies of housing & gardens I conduct as part of the LIP community archaeology project that I direct; and ritual protection inscriptions / incisions (‘witch-marks’ / ‘folk-magic’) for the ‘Malefic Midlands‘ project that I direct.
I’m now back in King’s Lynn – again in a fantastic building & location, staying in a mid-eighteenth century merchant’s town house this time (adjacent a late Medieval / early modern complex & numerous other superb historical buildings, as well as a churchyard & minster containing some interesting grave memorials). So I’ve again been able to feed my interests, ogling & photographing. Today I intend to take a look at the extant features of my interior surroundings, and as usual snap away at paint-chips & the like – the products of which I’ll add to my online photo-banks (e.g. here), posting some here too soon.
Where I’m staying now (behind the numerous first floor windows)!
I’ve been (unfortunately far too slowly – sorry H) been working on a local house (probable 17th – early 19th house with earlier feature). And (again too slowly – sorry D) on preparing a workshop for a public history project that I co-direct. So I’ll hopefully be able to say a little more about those over the next few months.
I’ve also been gradually preparing an expanded range of talks & workshops – to be delivered variously between autumn this year and 2021 – for my principal commercial website – which reflects my extended research; I’ll say more about these here as I develop these further & are closer to being ready for delivery.
Due to limited time & constrained financial resources, from now on I’ll generally only be able to take group bookings, though sessions may be accessible to individuals & families if organisations such as museums take them up. I might also again provide occasional events at the ‘Antiquarian Academy‘. (In both cases I’ll give my mailing list priority notification as usual, if possible.)
So for now I’ll sign off, so that I might spend the remaining holiday (checking out tomorrow morning) further enjoying the lovely building & views of wonderful Lynn.
View from one of the rooms in which I’m writing!
Seventeenth, Eighteenth, and Nineteenth Century British Paintings. Sotheby's, London. July 9, 1980, pp. 108–10, no. 79, ill. (color), as the property of a gentleman; states that "its appearance . . . at Penkill Castle must have been at the instigation of David Scott, who was influenced by Fuseli and who was a close friend of the Boyd family".
In addition to costumes, the candy corn witch theme can be incorporated into various Halloween decorations, party themes, and even treats or desserts. Candy corn-inspired decorations, such as wreaths or garlands, can add a festive touch to any Halloween setting. Similarly, candy corn-themed treats or desserts, such as cupcakes or cookies decorated to resemble candy corn, provide a delicious and visually appealing addition to Halloween parties or gatherings. Overall, the candy corn witch concept combines the beloved Halloween candy with the iconic image of a witch to create a fun and imaginative Halloween costume, decorations, and treats. It adds a playful and lighthearted touch to the holiday festivities and allows individuals to showcase their creativity and love for Halloween in a unique and delicious way..
Reviews for "Candy Vorn Witch: Brewing Up Trouble in the Halloween Season"
1. Emily - 1 star
I really did not enjoy "Candy Vorn Witch". The storyline was confusing and lacked depth. The characters were one-dimensional and difficult to connect with. Additionally, the writing style was choppy and inconsistent. Overall, I found the book to be poorly developed and unsatisfying.
2. Jason - 2 stars
"Candy Vorn Witch" had an interesting concept, but the execution fell short for me. The pacing was slow, and I found myself losing interest in the story. The dialogue felt forced and unrealistic, making it difficult to engage with the characters. While there were some intriguing elements, overall, I was disappointed and would not recommend this book.
3. Samantha - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Candy Vorn Witch," but unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The plot was predictable, and I found myself being able to anticipate the twists and turns. The characterization was lacking depth, and I didn't really care about the protagonists. Additionally, the writing style felt amateurish, with awkward phrasing and repetitive descriptions. Overall, I was left unimpressed by this book.
4. Thomas - 1 star
I was incredibly disappointed by "Candy Vorn Witch". The story was disjointed and confusing, and I had a hard time following the plot. The magical elements were poorly explained and seemed arbitrary. The dialogue was stilted, and the characters felt underdeveloped. I struggled to find any redeeming qualities in this book and would not recommend it to others.
5. Olivia - 2 stars
"Candy Vorn Witch" had an interesting concept, but unfortunately, it was not executed well. The world-building lacked depth, and I found it difficult to immerse myself in the story. The pacing was uneven, with slow parts that dragged on and rushed sections that left me wanting more. Additionally, the writing style was mediocre, with overly simplistic descriptions and a lack of emotional depth. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied by this book.