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?

Resources are below as promised! I'd encourage you to peruse all these links and do your own research too. Happy Halloween!

The Catholic Origins of Halloween: http://ucatholic.com/blog/the-catholic-origins-of-halloween/

Citing Wikipedia because I'm not in high school anymore and they can't stop me: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

Halloween or Samhain?: http://www.catholic.com/blog/jon-sorensen/halloween-or-samhain

Is it okay for Catholics to celebrate Halloween? An exorcist explains: www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=71529

Should Catholics celebrate Halloween?: http://catholicism.about.com/od/thecatholicfamily/p/Halloween.htm

It's Time for Catholics to Embrace Halloween: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/its-time-for-catholics-to-embrace-halloween/2133/

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