People of faith are often spooked by Halloween. Ghosts, goblins, devils and haunted houses can scream evil.
Historically, Halloween traces its roots to pagan celebrations, predominantly among the Celts in the British Isles.
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Yes, my wife and I enjoy Halloween.
I think Halloween is a wonderful opportunity to loosen up on one's identity, which at times may act rather fixed. By dropping our identity temporarily and putting on a different one, I think it also stirs our imagination, and creativity (assuming we create a character or personality). I think it helps lighten things up, and perhaps brings out the trickster in us.
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If Halloween falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday we will celebrate it with tailgate “trick or treating” in our parking lot following our Sunday Service. “All Hallows Eve” is certainly not a New Thought or Religious Science holiday.
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I have never been a big fan of Halloween -- not because of any particular moral stance, but because I can't be bothered to think of costume ideas!
However, I do enjoy all things fall, so if I happen to throw a party at the end of October, it is more likely to be called a fall or harvest party ra...
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I do observe Halloween, much in the same fashion many other Americans likely do — with costumes and sweets and merriment.
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Originally from the Netherlands, Sicco Rood has lived in the United States since 1992.
He began exploring spiritual ideas in his teenage years and was drawn to those who followed a path of understanding, kindness, compassion and non-separation. This led him to Zen Buddhism and the practice of me...
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Thanks Sal! Nice article. I also look forward to hearing more.
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