As October comes to a close, “spooky season” is in full form. Stores are packed with Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations.
Some Christians reject Halloween as synonymous with evil. But why is that? And what is the best way for Christians to respond to Halloween?
Make no mistake: Every day on the calendar belongs to God, and none of them belong to anyone else, including the devil.
How it started
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The pagan Celts of ancient Ireland celebrated the new year on Nov. 1. So, much like we celebrate the night before New Year’s Day, they celebrated the night before (Oct. 31), too.
They called it “Samhain” — a night when they believed the dead in the form of ghosts could return to walk the earth. The Celts built huge bonfires,
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