Allhallowtide is a "time to remember the dead, including martyrs, saints, and all faithful departed Christians." The present date of Hallowmas (All Saints' Day) and thus also of its vigil (Hallowe'en) was established for Rome perhaps by Pope Gregory III (731–741) and was made of obligation throughout the Frankish ...
Dec 31, 2024
4 days ago ˇ Halloween, a holiday observed on October 31 and noted for its pagan and religious roots and secular traditions.
5 days ago ˇ Another popular theory is that Halloween is a Christian holiday independent of Samhain, purely connected to All Hallow's Day or All Saints' Day. It's a time ...
Dec 19, 2024 ˇ Long before carved pumpkins and candy haunted the streets, the festival of Samhain marked the beginning of the darker half of the year in ancient Ireland.
Dec 24, 2024 ˇ Curious how many so-called "christians" refuse to celebrate Halloween due to its "pagan roots", yet celebrate Christmas regardless of its pagan roots.
Dec 18, 2024 ˇ Halloween's association with October 31st dates back to its historical roots. The origins of this peculiar date can be traced to the Celtic festival of Samhain, ...
Jan 2, 2025 ˇ Christians who did not want to celebrate pagan festivals celebrated something of positive spiritual value. In fact, the current name of “Halloween” originates ...
4 days ago ˇ Kelley notes that modern Halloween imagery originates from these ancient rites. The druids revered black cats, sacrificed enemies, and used magical objects. As ...
7 days ago ˇ In essence, Halloween means “holy evening,” which makes sense given its Christian ties. Around 1773, the Scots began combining the two words and referring ...
Jan 2, 2025 ˇ The origin of Halloween can be traced to an ancient festival called Samhain ... Christian history. This day was formerly known as All Hallows' Day or ...
