Halloween Is More about Imagination than Superstition

Halloween today has become more about the necessity of imagination than superstitions of yesterday. It’s that time of year again where you’ll find many Christians who are convinced is a satanic holiday while the rest of the world has found their sweet spot in costumes and candy. It’s the time of year where children are allowed to dress in support of their imagination. They are awarded a day of make believe.

Straddling the line between fall and winter is where we find Halloween. It is a time of celebration for most and superstition for others. It is said to have originated with one of the ancient Celtic festivals. This was an event where people would wear various costumes and light bonfires in hopes of warding off roaming ghosts.

In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III allocated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs. The holiday became widely recognized as All Saints’ Day. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. The word “hallow” originated from the Old English word for “holy” and “e’en” is an abbreviation of “evening.” So  … click HERE to continue reading