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Halloween: Haunted Tradition or Harmless Fun?
Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What began as a discussion of holiday history raises a more difficult question: can Christians participate in a cultural tradition when some of its history, symbols, and imagery conflict with their beliefs?
In this episode of RELISH, Alex Zimmerman and Don Patterson examine the origins of Halloween, All Hallows' Eve, and All Saints' Day, tracing how older customs, medieval beliefs about spirits, and modern commercial culture shaped the holiday we recognize today.
The discussion moves beyond history to the question of Christian discernment. Does a…
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