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The origins of Halloween are from that of Celtic Pagans, so Paganism. It was the celebration of the end of the harvest where the line between the living and the dead was the thinnest so they would wear scary masks to blend in with the spirits and carve turnips to make lanterns that ward off evil.
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Which religons celebrate Halloween?
Any religion except puritans.
How many people celebrate Halloween relogiously?
Halloween can't really be celebrated religiously, unless you count neopaganism as religion.
What horror film has a man hiding behind a tree?
Halloween
Do Asia celebrate Halloween?
Yes. But they celebrate it in different ways based on their religion.
What is the religion behind Greek dancing?
Their dancing is from tradition, not necessarily from religion.
How do you simulate a lion behind a fence?
P.S. I'm preparing for Halloween already
How do you make your arm disappear for Halloween?
You can put your arm behind your back and secure it there.
Is it a sin to go as hell for Halloween?
uh... yeah I believe it depends on your religion. Many Christians believe it to be so, but Wiki Answers shouldn't be a place to judge religion. Religion is an opinion.
Is Islam the largest or smallest religion?
Islam is the second largest religion: behind Christianity
What religion invented Halloween?
It's a combination from 2 religions actually. The Celts which were Polytheists and Christianity which is monotheist.
What is Halloween in wiccan religion?
As a general rule for non-mainstream pagan religions (more so wicca than any other) Halloween, or Samhain, is a time to honour and pay respects to those who have passed away in the course of the year. In addition, for followers Celtic wicca, it is the start of a new year.
Is Halloween part of Pagan religion?
In many pagan traditions, Halloween is celebrated as Samhain, a Celtic fire festival which marked the end of the year and was also a time when spirits freely roamed the earth.
