October 31 All Hallows Eve or Halloween
Days observed and celebrated by secular society can be events to be used to make connection to important faith-related concepts for children and families. In excerpts from the Celebrating Saints and Seasons, author Jeanne Hunt suggests ways parents and teachers can make Halloween and All Saints Day come alive for children in faith-filled and fun experiences.
Celebrating Halloween, All Saints
Halloween (October 31) and All Saints Day (November 1)
Halloween's roots lie in an ancient pagan festival for the dead. While this autumn feast can be used for evil purposes, our culture celebrates it as an innocent night of begging and fun. We who believe in the light of the world can use it to celebrate the Light. "Hallow" means holy and the word Halloween refers to the night before the feast of all holies, or All Saints Day. Emphasize all things good, joyful and pure. Let your children know that they are "children of the light" called to walk in the light.
(From AmericanCatholic.org read the rest of the article at http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Halloween/halloween08.asp
Get ready for All Saints and All Souls Days November 1st and 2nd!
Celebrating Halloween, All Saints
Halloween (October 31) and All Saints Day (November 1)
Halloween's roots lie in an ancient pagan festival for the dead. While this autumn feast can be used for evil purposes, our culture celebrates it as an innocent night of begging and fun. We who believe in the light of the world can use it to celebrate the Light. "Hallow" means holy and the word Halloween refers to the night before the feast of all holies, or All Saints Day. Emphasize all things good, joyful and pure. Let your children know that they are "children of the light" called to walk in the light.
(From AmericanCatholic.org read the rest of the article at http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Halloween/halloween08.asp
Get ready for All Saints and All Souls Days November 1st and 2nd!