Yes, I’m a Christian. Yes, Halloween is probably my favorite holiday. We exist.
I start planning my Halloween costume in July. I sift through an endless list of things I want to be. Some of my favorite costumes from previous years include Carmen Sandiego and Harley Quinn. To me, the best part of Halloween is playing dress up.
Sure, Halloween is a day that is typically associated with devilish practice. But do you know what Halloween actually means? It means “hallowed evening” or “holy night.”
Halloween began as a preparation for All Saints Day, traditionally celebrated on Nov. 1, in which the Catholic church would honor saints who had died. But it quickly became intertwined with the Celtic holiday of Samhain, which included occult practices.
Halloween does not have to be a celebration of evil. As time passes, cultures change. It is no surprise that as history has progressed, American adaptations of Halloween have strayed from the original celebration of the holiday. If your idea of Halloween is worshiping the devil and playing with a Ouija board then by no means is it proper for a Christian. At the end of the day, however, I believe that if you are not using it in that manner then it’s okay to celebrate it. In 2018 I view it as a harmless, and frankly meaningless, holiday.
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