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The history of Halloween and Christianity goes back to the Middle Ages
Halloween, or Hallowe'en [7] [8] (less commonly known as Allhalloween, [9] All Hallows' Eve, [10] or All Saints' Eve), [11] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
Many American Jews celebrate Halloween, disconnected from its Christian and Pagan origins. American Jews who celebrate Halloween are likely to view it as a secular holiday, little different from Thanksgiving or the Fourth of July. Secular Jews and non-Orthodox Jews are more likely to celebrate Halloween. [1]
It is not common for mainstream Christians to celebrate Passover. Some regard Passover as superseded by Easter and the Passover lamb as supplanted by the Eucharist.But there are Christian groups, the Assemblies of Yahweh, Messianic Jews, Hebrew Roots, and some congregations of the Church of God (Seventh Day), that celebrate some parts of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Modern Halloween traditions are all about enjoying some spooky fun (and plenty of candy)—but did you know that Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic holiday with a much deeper meaning?
“As a kid, my sisters and I were not allowed to celebrate Halloween,” one woman shares. “No decorations, no passing out candy, trick-or-treating, and no dressing up."
Halloween first gained traction in New Zealand in the 1990s, and every year it is one of the first countries in the world to celebrate Halloween due to its proximity to the International Date Line. [64] Although Halloween is not celebrated to the same extent as in North America, it is still a significant event, mainly celebrated in urban areas.
Some witches celebrate the new year on Halloween Samhain is an ancient Gaelic fire festival that celebrates the new year, so many witches celebrate a brand new year on Halloween night.