Eve of the Holy Day or Pagan Day?

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There are a variety of historical origins of Halloween (or All Hallows/Saints Eve), from the ancient Celtic Festival of Samhein, which was all about the dead visiting the living, to the pious Christian celebration of those who have gone before us-beginning with fasting and ending with baptisms and high liturgy.

Many Christians have their knickers in a knot on Halloween because of its potential for demonic emphasis.  What do you think?

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