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The Pagan Festival of Samhain - Past and Present
Samhain is the Pagan word for what has become Halloween. It is a Pagan festival that is set around the time of modern-day Halloween.
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Ancient Meanings of Halloween
What is now known as Halloween used to be an ancient festival called Samhain, when the Celts celebrated the end of the light phase of the year and the start of the dark.
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The Origins of Halloween
Halloween is traditionally a time for festive celebrations of a supernatural nature.
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Halloween in Medieval Times
Halloween was originally the celebration of Samhain, an important Celtic feast which marked the beginning of winter.
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Halloween, a Pagan Celebration
This Sabbat is also called Feast of the Dead, Feast of Apples, November Eve, All Hallows Eve, La Samon and Hallows. Some celebrate it as the beginning of the New Year.
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Origins of the Symbols of Halloween
The widely recognized symbols of Halloween are as old as the holiday itself, albeit a bit more serious and macabre.
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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Many believe Halloween is evil, which is why many Christians don't celebrate Halloween. How should Christians treat Halloween? What does the Bible say about Halloween?
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Halloween and the Black Cat
Halloween lore and religious persecution have cast a long shadow over feline history, and superstitions surrounding black cats persist to this day.
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The Origins of Halloween
Costumes, candy, ghosts, and jack o’lanterns. Learn about the origins of Halloween and its customs.
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Halloween History
Halloween is characterized by fun costumes, candy, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating. However, Halloween's origins were not so light-hearted.
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Halloween History and Origins
As the masses disguise themselves in ghoulish attire and beg for candy, they should give Halloween meaning by familiarizing themselves with the holiday's origins.
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Jack-o'-lantern's History and Meaning
From turnips and potatoes in Ireland to pumpkins in the US, jack-o'-lanterns continue to celebrate Ireland's Catholic and Celtic history every Halloween.
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