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Origin of Ancient Halloween Customs and Saints
A reflective piece explores Halloween origins and the cult of saints. It traces All Saints Day from early church history, notes Papal efforts to canonize many, and contrasts Catholic practices with Protestant views. The author recalls saints versus Christians, lauds Saint Cecelia, and lampoons misguided modern sainting of places and things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’'en
Scotland
Lkugebius
Origen
Belgium
Bolland
George Keith
Antioch
All Saints
Boniface
Jupiter
Paul
Peter
John
James
Cecelia
Germany
Henry R. Jackson
South
Martin Luther
St. Mary’s
St. Augustine
St. Mark’s
St. Louis
St. Simons
St. Andrews
St. Pauls
St. Vitus
England
St. George
Edward
Ireland
St. Patrick
New York
Tammany
St. Tammany