The Catholic origins of Halloween

[MockSock]

Very interesting video if you can get past the loud brash American-ness of it.

 

[christofirst]

These Franciscan friars approve, and second the motion. Happy Halloween!

 

[Anrakyr]

Using harvest time to remember the dead is very common. To take a moment to explore ones feelings about those who didn’t make it to harvest has roots in the middle-east, Europe, Asia. Grant you most Oriental countries use the winter but as far as season and mood the time of year is similar.

 

[bookshelf]

As Halloween Approaches, an Exorcist Speaks on the Reality of Satan| National Catholic Register

The late Fr. Gabriel Amorth warned about the dangers of celebrating Halloween.

Vatican exorcist blames Halloween for increased possessions, calls for 'Holyween'

"Holyween" would replace Oct. 31 with Masses, prayer vigils and worship.

www.syracuse.com

 

[MockSock]

Halloween will be replaced by a night called ‘Holyween’.

Isn’t that like saying “Halloween will be replaced by a night we will call … wait for it … ‘Halloween’”