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History
Of Halloween and Origin Of Halloween
by Christian N
The origin of Halloween is fascinating
and anyone interested in finding out about the history of Halloween and where
this American tradition was founded, will find the information in this article
to be eye-opening.
Knowing the history of Halloween can help many
people decipher what to let their children take part in, and what to keep their
children away from.
Knowing the origin of Halloween can also help
Christians view the adult, youth, and child activities associated with
Halloween celebrations under the light of Christ's truths.
The history
of Halloween has been a mystery for too many years, and the origin of Halloween
has confused many.
For years now, families have struggled with
ever-increasing bad effects of a night spent exalting horror. Hospitals and
authorities advise that parents examine or x-ray treats and that people be in
their homes by 10 pm. Candies are poisoned, properties damaged, and vandalism
has increased, all in the name of an ancient spiritual custom, the origin of
Halloween. But, not so ancient is the modern day Halloween practices of occults
and satanic worship that happen on the frightful fall evening. The modern day
Halloween has become a mixture of several religious practices and a children's
holiday. Take a look at the history of Halloween, and see how mixed up this
confusing holiday has really become.
The origin of Halloween dates back
before Christ. The Celtics' mythology taught that with the coming of winter, a
season of the dead, came a night in which the spirits of the dead could freely
roam about with humans. Some of these spirits would inflict suffering and
violence upon man. To appease the spirits and the gods that were worshipped,
the Celtic people would put out their best food offerings on the doorstep.
Celtic priests would also offer sacrifices, animal and human, to the gods to
ask for a return of the sun and in hopes that the gods would chase away the
evil, frightening spirits. Often, the Celtics would wear dreadful costumes,
hoping to fool an evil spirit with the disguise. There are practices from the
history of Halloween that are still being practiced today. Click the links
below to take a Halloween Quiz.
While the history of Halloween explains
much about where modern day Halloween customs come from, (the origin of
Halloween customs were brought to this country in the 1800's by the Irish) what
about the modern day practices of the occults? Occults find their rituals
associated with the same source, a time when the dead can easily communicate
with the living therefore making divinations and sacrifices during the fall
season opportune. In truth, the origin of Halloween has its root in Satan, the
author of deception. ".... for he (the devil) is a liar and the father of it."
(John 8:44)
It is interesting how much the modern day American
practices and the modern day witchcraft have in common with the ancient beliefs
of the Celtic people. Considering that Satan is the father of lies for all
time, it can be seen how we are continually deceived. "There shall not be found
among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through fire, or
that useth divination or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch."
(Deuteronomy 17:10) Study more about the history of Halloween and how the
origin of Halloween negatively affects how we honor God today.
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