Magic Needles is a popular tattoo studio located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Known for their exceptional talent and creativity, the artists at Magic Needles offer a wide range of tattoo and body piercing services to their clients. With years of experience in the industry, they have gained a reputation for delivering high-quality and beautifully-crafted tattoos. The studio prides itself on its clean and welcoming environment, ensuring that clients feel comfortable throughout their experience. The artists at Magic Needles take great care in understanding the vision and ideas of their clients, working closely with them to create unique and personalized tattoo designs. They are also skilled in a variety of tattoo styles, including traditional, realistic, watercolor, blackwork, and more.
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Despite its transformation, the spirit of the ancient holiday lives on, inspiring everything from the costumes we wear to the ghosts we fear and everything in between on Halloween. The fires at Talchtga were the public celebration of the victory of light, while the relighting of the household fire marked the domestic celebration of the feast.
They are also skilled in a variety of tattoo styles, including traditional, realistic, watercolor, blackwork, and more. In addition to their tattoo services, Magic Needles also provides professional body piercing services. Their trained piercers use only the highest quality jewelry and follow strict sterilization procedures to ensure the safety and satisfaction of their clients.
Samhain (Samain) - The Celtic roots of Halloween
As millions of children and adults participate in the fun of Halloween on the night of October 31st, few will be aware of its ancient Celtic roots in the Samhain (Samain) festival. In Celtic Ireland about 2,000 years ago, Samhain was the division of the year between the lighter half (summer) and the darker half (winter). At Samhain the division between this world and the otherworld was at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through.
The family's ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves as harmful spirits and thus avoid harm. Bonfires and food played a large part in the festivities. The bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into a communal fire, household fires were extinguished and started again from the bonfire. Food was prepared for the living and the dead, food for the ancestors who were in no position it eat it, was ritually shared with the less well off.
Christianity incorporated the honouring of the dead into the Christian calendar with All Saints (All Hallows) on November 1st, followed by All Souls on November 2nd. The wearing of costumes and masks to ward off harmful spirits survived as Halloween customs. The Irish emigrated to America in great numbers during the 19th century especially around the time of famine in Ireland during the 1840's. The Irish carried their Halloween traditions to America, where today it is one of the major holidays of the year. Through time other traditions have blended into Halloween, for example the American harvest time tradition of carving pumpkins.
Two hills in the Boyne Valley were associated with Samhain in Celtic Ireland, Tlachtga and Tara. Tlachtga was the location of the Great Fire Festival which begun on the eve of Samhain (Halloween). Tara was also associated with Samhain, however it was secondary to Tlachtga in this respect.
The entrance passage to the Mound of the Hostages on the Hill of Tara is aligned with the rising sun around Samhain. The Mound of the Hostages is 4,500 to 5000 years old, suggesting that Samhain was celebrated long before the first Celts arrived in Ireland about 2,500 years ago.
Celtic Earth Works on the Hill of Tara
Magic Needles believes in the importance of aftercare and provides detailed instructions on how to properly care for your tattoo or piercing to avoid any complications or infections. They are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have during the healing process. With a commitment to artistic excellence and customer satisfaction, Magic Needles has become a go-to destination for those seeking unique and well-crafted tattoos in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Whether you are looking to commemorate a special occasion or simply express your individuality, the talented artists at Magic Needles are ready to bring your vision to life..
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1. John - 1 star - I visited Magic Nails in Elmwood Park, NJ and I do not recommend it at all. The service was terrible, the staff was rude and unprofessional. They rushed through the manicure and pedicure, leaving my nails looking sloppy and uneven. The hygiene standards were also questionable with dirty tools and an unclean environment. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and I will not be returning.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high expectations when I went to Magic Nails in Elmwood Park, NJ but unfortunately, I was let down. The salon was crowded and the wait time was ridiculous. The staff seemed overwhelmed and disorganized. When it was finally my turn, the technician barely spoke to me and seemed uninterested in providing good customer service. The quality of the manicure was average at best, and definitely not worth the price. I would recommend looking for a better nail salon in the area.
3. Michelle - 1 star - I had a terrible experience at Magic Nails in Elmwood Park, NJ. The staff was extremely rude and dismissive. I was not greeted when I walked in and had to wait a long time before someone even acknowledged me. Once they finally started working on my nails, they didn't listen to my preferences or take care in their work. My nails ended up looking awful and I was still charged full price. Save yourself the disappointment and go to a different salon.