As mentioned earlier, Halloween contains direct roots with paganism and historical pagan practices. To most historians, it's unclear how long the ancient ...

It's important that Christians understand the traditions they participate in, know what the Bible has to say, and approach every holiday and cultural practice ...

Neo-pagan websites claim that Halloween was an attempt by early Christians to “baptize” the Gaelic harvest festival of Samhain.

Oct 27, 2023 · Scholars believe that Halloween's association with ghosts, food, and fortunetelling began with these pagan customs more than 2,000 years ago.

Oct 30, 2019 · The roots of trick-or-treating can, for example, be traced back to a medieval Christian tradition, in which the poor would go to wealthy homes ...

Oct 29, 2013 · Under Roman rule, the day of Samhain was influenced by Roman festivals of the time. The first was called “Pomona,” which was a type of harvest ...

Oct 28, 2015 · Both neo-pagans and neo-Puritans love to proclaim that our American Halloween traditions are based on the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain.

Oct 30, 2023 · With roots in Europe's Christianization, Halloween is something of a hybrid holiday strongly influenced by ancient pagan beliefs, ...

Oct 26, 2023 · In this video, we will explore the dark origins of Halloween celebrations. We'll look at the history of this holiday known as Samhain and ...

Oct 25, 2023 · Halloween, celebrated on Oct. 31, is known widely for its spooky and eerie themes. Due to its pagan origins, some Christians and denominations ...