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To: Dallas59

So, Halloween is actually a Christian celebration? Just like Christmas?

6 posted on 10/22/2005 5:59:47 AM PDT by paudio (Four More Years..... Let's Use Them Wisely...)

To: paudio

Well...not like Christmas..

8 posted on 10/22/2005 6:35:33 AM PDT by Dallas59 (“You love life, while we love death.” - Al-Qaeda / Democratic Party)

To: paudio

Short answer...yes. Like Christmas it was/is a pagan feast day (samhain) assimilated by Christianity as it moved into pagan europe.

If you're interested more can be found here
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Halloween/default.asp

9 posted on 10/22/2005 3:42:23 PM PDT by Valin (Vescere bracis meis.)

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