Halloween is not specifically mentioned in the Bible because it didn't come about until centuries after. It is a holiday with the theme of death, darkness, and the supernatural. This is why many Christians believe it is a holiday that celebrates Satan. It is a pagan holiday involving witchcraft, idols, and mythological rituals. It is a holiday based on false beliefs.
Halloween in Hebrew is leil kol ha`kdoshim (לֵיל כָּל הַקְּדוֹשִׁים). In Greek is it 31 Októvri (31 Οκτώβρη). In Latin it is turpis. In English the name comes from "All Hallows Eve". It is the evening before All Saints Day, a Christian Holiday that celebrates saints and martyrs. It was originally celebrated May 13, but moved to November 1 in the eight century. In the 16th Century All Hallows Eve was shortened to Halloween.
When you become a Christian you are called to live apart from the world's way of doing things. Do not fall into the trap of paganistic living like sacrificing your family for selfish ambition, witchcraft, reading the stars, horoscopes, or things along that nature. Do not mess with the world of the dead. If you do, then you will be detestable to God. Instead live blamelessly in honor of God.
When the world turns to what is wrong, everyone that suffers. You know you will die one day, but the dead do not know that they are dead. They are rewarded with not remembering. Whatever they did in their life is beyond them in death. They no longer have a part in life. Live your life and do not be stuck in death. Do not disturb the dead because it is cruel to them and God forbids it.
Giving offerings to idols or the dead is meaningless. It is the equivalent of offering sacrifices to demons. It does nothing for God. Do not get involved with demons. You can't drink of the cup of God and the cup of demons. You can't eat with God and eat with demons. Why rouse God's jealousy?
Be determined to please God in all that you do. Do not get involved in worthless deeds that are of evil and darkness. God considers it shameful to even talk of the things done in secret. Evil intentions will be exposed to the light and become visible. Jesus is the light that will reveal all wickedness when he comes back.
Be strong in the Lord and in His power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand firm against Satan. You are not fighting things of this world. Your battle is spiritual. You fight against the darkness and evil spirits. Remember that your soul belongs to the light.
When it comes to celebrating Halloween. It has very little to do with the origin anymore. However, if you are convicted not to celebrate then do not. Do not judge those that do. If you do celebrate, go into today spiritually awake and ready. Keep the day holy and prayerfully try to honor God thought your thoughtful choices today.
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