FYI: Some people call Halloween “satanic” because it uses witches, ghosts, demons, magic, and occult imagery—things some Christian groups regard as spiritually dangerous or as glorifying evil. Others object because Halloween has historical ties to Samhain, an ancient Celtic seasonal festival, and they see any connection to pre-Christian practices as incompatible with their faith.
The history is more layered than the label suggests: Halloween also grew alongside the Christian observances of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day; “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” the evening before All Saints’ Day. Today, many people celebrate it as a secular holiday focused on costumes, candy, and community—not as a religious or satanic observance. Beliefs and practices vary, so some choose not to participate while others do.
We worked in the office most of the morning. When Joe called, reminding me he is coming over, I got dressed and went outside,
