Hello all! In this episode we're going to take a look at the history of Halloween, then try to answer the question: is this a pagan holiday? Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? <br /> <br />Resources are below as promised! I'd encourage you to peruse all these links and do your own research too. Happy Halloween! <br /> <br />The Catholic Origins of Halloween: http://ucatholic.com/blog/the-catholic-origins-of-halloween/ <br /> <br />Citing Wikipedia because I'm not in high school anymore and they can't stop me: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween <br /> <br />Halloween or Samhain?: http://www.catholic.com/blog/jon-sorensen/halloween-or-samhain <br /> <br />Is it okay for Catholics to celebrate Halloween? An exorcist explains: www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=71529 <br /> <br />Should Catholics celebrate Halloween?: http://catholicism.about.com/od/thecatholicfamily/p/Halloween.htm <br /> <br />It's Time for Catholics to Embrace Halloween: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/its-time-for-catholics-to-embrace-halloween/2133/ <br /> <br />Celebrating 'All Hallows Eve' and the 'Feast of All Saints' in a Pre-Christian West: http://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=34744