All Saints Day Relation to Halloween
Dressed as Dracula or as devils, neighborhood children were happily "trick or treating" last night in the United States and some other countries. But would it surprise you to know that "Halloween" (by that name) started out as a holy Christian celebration?
Hallow, in Old English, means "holy" or "sacred." Therefore, "Hallows' Eve," or "Halloween" simply means "the evening of holy persons" and refers to the evening before All Saints Day, which is this day, November 1 on both Anglican and Catholic calendars. Halloween is a mixture of Celtic religious ideas and Christian martyrology.
Elle, as always, you are a font of knowledge. Thank you for this information.
I am truly moved watching the multigenerational St Barths families as they honor their forbears at the local cemeteries. The glow of candles left at the graves is truly a moving sight.
All Saints Day Relation to Halloween... But would it surprise you to know that "Halloween" (by that name) started out as a holy Christian celebration?... Halloween is a mixture of Celtic religious ideas and Christian martyrology.
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Thank you Ellen....very interesting; and I love The multigenerational-ism of the SBH families, the cemetery with all the flowers and candles lit at night is indeed extremely beautiful and moving.
Very sorry for recent loss of your Dad. The All Saints Day traditions are a great way of remembering loved ones & reflecting on their lives.My mom passed away 20 years ago and my dad last week at 89 we light candles and decorate their graves in Trinidad for all saints day.