We are a few days away from Halloween. A question that I am sometimes asked- should Christians celebrate Halloween? Celebrate is a strong word. I probably would not go as far as to say we should “celebrate” Halloween. But a better question would be - should Christians participate in Halloween? Last weekend our church hosted a Harvest Festival. It was a Halloween alternative … [Read more...] about Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
As a pastor, I am sometimes asked if Christians should celebrate Halloween? Halloween originated under the name Samhain (pronounced sew – in). It was a pagan festival celebrated by the Celts of Ireland and Great Britain. It was believed that this was magical time of the year. Contact with the dead and fortune telling through divination were traditions associated with this … [Read more...] about Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?