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With Halloween approaching and the annual claims of “pagan holiday!” Approaching with it. I’d like to let y’all know that actually Catholicism/Christianity took/borrowed literally nothing from paganism.
Actually it’s the opposite! The pagans were observing the reality of God’s creation and just interpreted it a tad wrong! That’s why so many pagan figures/stories have some similarities to Christian ones! They eventually were told the correct stuff of course, and since it made more sense they all converted
hope this helps <3
Brief History and Origins of Halloween
The Feast of All Saints was originally only a local feast day to Rome. Pope Gregory III transferred the Feast of All Saints from May 13th to November 1st. Pope Gregory IV then extended this feast to the Universal Church. That is why Halloween is celebrated by Catholics all around the world, but in their own cultural ways.
English, Irish, and French immigrants then brought their own Catholic customs to America.
• Dressing up for Halloween comes from the French.
• Carving pumpkins comes from the Irish, who carved turnips originally!
• The English went door-to-door begging for “Soul Cakes.” They promised to pray for the loved ones who had passed on of those who gave them the cakes. This is how trick-or-treating got started!
These traditions eventually became popular activities for Halloween celebrations in America.
Does Halloween Have Pagan Origins?
Contrary to this popular belief, Halloween does not have origins in paganism, Satanism, Samhain, Druidic festivals, or the occult (supernatural beliefs.)
When European Catholics immigrated to America, they brought their cultural Catholic customs with them. Since America was predominantly-Protestant, these customs were denounced as pagan.
Some Christians claim that Halloween stems from the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain. However, the attempted connection between All Hallows’ Eve and Samhain came over 1,000 years after All Saints’ Day was named a universal feast day. There is no evidence that Pope Gregory III or Pope Gregory IV were even aware of Samhain.
Also, from an Irishmen who actually knows about Irish paganism. Samhain has legitimately no connection to Halloween. It’s not even supposed to be celebrated in October,
Right, why the hell would some Italians know or care a damn thing about what my barbarian ancestors were doing like a thousand years before?
Late but I just love me some correction of theological myths.
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