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Fun Facts about Black Cats


1. The Egyptians revered all cats as good luck. Today, many cultures worldwide view black cats as good luck.

2. Somewhere during the Middle Ages, Europeans got the idea that black cats were associated with witchcraft. The elderly, solitary women who often fed and cared for stray cats were also often (mis) identified as witches and the cats as their conspirators.
 

3.  In England (except Yorkshire) and Ireland, should a black cat cross your path, it's good luck.

4. Speaking of Great Britain, giving a cat to a bride in the English Midlands is good luck.
 
5. Are you Scottish? A strange black cat arriving at your home means you may win the jackpot!(A stray black cat arriving on your doorstep signals prosperity.).

6. If you're German, you have to pay attention. If the cat crosses your path from right to left, that's bad; left to right is good. Directionally challenged? 
We can't help.

7. If you're a pirate, it gets even more complicated. If the black cat is walking toward you, it's bad luck. If it's walking away, that's good. If the cat walks onto the ship and then back off-get off the ship, it's going to sink. 
If you can get a cat to do any of those things on command, that's impressive.

8.  Fishermen (and their wives) saw black cats as good luck, with many keeping them on their ships or in their homes. Black cats became so highly valued that some could not afford them.

9.  In Japan, black cats are considered symbols of good luck, especially for single women. Owning a black cat is thought to attract potential suitors.

10. In Russia, all cats are viewed as lucky.

11.  There is not just one breed of black cat. There are 19 cat breeds in the Cat Fanciers Association directory that list "black" as a color option.

12.  Many black cats have golden eyes, which is the result of high melanin pigment content in their bodies.
 
13. Black cats can be boys or girls, but more are male than female.
 
14.  Black Cat Appreciation Day is August 17.


If you're interested in adopting a black cat, know that many rescues suspend adoptions of black cats around Halloween. Many also advise keeping your black cat indoors on or near the Halloween holidays. It's actually a good idea to keep all pets indoors on Halloween; the increased foot traffic, noises and costumes can be frightening to many pets.
"Fun"-A-Gram
September 2016


Better late than never is what I always say.  Sorry for the delay in getting this months newsletter out to everyone.

Thank-you to everyone who attended our Open Houses in September.  We had a lot of FUN meeting new attendees and seeing our old friends.

Fun Services gives a 10% discount to students, teachers and school staff members with ID. Helium and large makeup kits are excluded from the discount.  
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SHOP LOCAL FOR HALLOWEEN

Every year temporary Halloween stores invade our neighborhoods in strip centers all over town.

Were you aware that there are benefits to shopping in your locally owned costume shops that far outweigh the convenience these shops may provide?

Shopping in the locally owned costume shops keeps more of your money in Arizona and keeps more jobs here in Arizona as well.

Not to mention you have better customer service and competitive prices in your locally owned shops.

If by chance we do not have what you are looking for there are other locally owned year round costume stores that you can shop. 

Following is a list of year round locally owned costume stores with their addresses, phone numbers and website link. 

Clicking on the name will take you to each store's website.

Easley's Fun Shop  - 509 W. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ  85003. 602-271-9146

Fun Costumes -  2820 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85213. 480-654-5113

Groovy Ghoulies - 1457 W. Southern #2. Mesa, AZ  85282. 480-831-6840

Mardi Gras Costume Shop - 5895 N. Granite Reef Rd. Scottsdale, AZ  85250 480-948-4030

Our website is:  azfunparty.com
Phone: 480-967-7129

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If you were unable to attend one of our Open Houses in September but are interested in finding out more about all that we do at Arizona Fun Services c ontact us, we would love to come meet with you and your organization.

Phone: 480-967-7129

Visit our website at:  www.azfunparty.com
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