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The Roots In some ways, Halloween is fairly recent phenomena, and incredibly old in others. The roots of this holiday come from around 2,500 years ago. The festival of Samhain, or Summer’s End, occurred every October 31. It was dedicated to the transition between seasons and preparations for the harvest. In later years, the powers that be in the Christian church sought to bring pagans into the fold. So, they appropriated many of their traditions and celebrations in the Christian calendar. Thus, October 31 became All Hallows Eve and November 1st turned into All Saints Day. Both of which are holidays that have to do with prayer, death, and ancestor/saint worship, rather than the march of time. How Did the […]
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