Halloween is special, it originated as a Celtic pagan festival when the souls of the dead roamed their old homes and evil spirits played tricks on the living.
But it isn't Satanic and it doesn't mean it can't be fun...for everyone.
We think Pagans have a great opportunity to remove barriers and build bridges with the rest of the world by inviting friends and neighbors to join in on the fun.
The Pagan Kitchen celebrates Samhain with our own rituals, but we also have a good time with Halloween.
We don’t know any Pagan who celebrates Halloween conjuring up evil spirits like the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus, you probably don't either.
Yes, Halloween has pagan roots, just like most holiday’s and we're proud of that.
But these holidays can be celebrated and enjoyed by all.
LifeWay Research conducted a survey and found that 59 percent of Americans think the dark day is “all in good fun.” 14 percent will celebrate but “try to avoid the pagan elements.”
There are those who are concerned with the holiday’s pagan roots, where 21 percent of Americans and 23 percent of Christians “try to avoid Halloween completely.”
“As popular and pervasive as Halloween has become, there is still a sizeable minority that avoids at least some elements,” says Scott McConnell, vice president of Nashville-based LifeWay courtesy of LifeWay Research
Maybe the activities below aren’t for everyone, pick and choose the ones that interest you and have fun.
