The Origin of Halloween: From Pagan to Christian


	The Origin of Halloween: From Pagan to Christian

sahara

10-15-2007 1:09 PM

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sahara says:

Isn't this the way most of our holidays came about? I love Halloween, regardless of where it came from!

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10-15-2007 2:42 PM

kkcapricorn

Samhain falls on November 7 this year. It is considered to be the start of the New Year.

10-29-2009 5:23 AM

prathi

i dont care about the origin of halloween...its a secular festival and we should enjoy it and have fun.

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