Curated topics for a disillusioned church
Books about Halloween.
Most Christians participate or do not participate in Halloween based on their own cultural context. Some reject the holiday outright saying it is a holiday devoted to Satan while others wholly participate. Both do so without knowing the history of the holiday. In Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night Nicholas Rogers touches on various aspects of Halloween such as its historical roots, cultural influences, folklore, and societal impact.
Halloween has a complicated relationship with Christianity. The origins of the holiday, like many holidays, has its roots in ancient divination practices and lore while also having a distinctly Christian side. The near-constant metamorphosis of the holiday throughout the centuries in addition to the fact that the holiday deals with death has resulted in a muddled picture of what Halloween celebrates. In Trick or Treat? Lisa Morton traces the practices from the British Isles to the evolution of the holiday in America brought over by immigrants from Ireland to the modern-day commercialization of the event.
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