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by Selwyn Stevens, Ph.D.
Many think Halloween comes from America, but actually a young virgin girl. As midnight
it is a Celtic pagan festival from Britain and northwest approached, these young girls were
Europe, dating from at least 500 BC.The Celts worshipped sexually abused then ritually sacrificed
many gods & goddesses, encouraged by a secret priestly to appease this evil god of death.The
society known as the Druids.They engaged in occult arts, Druids danced and screamed, drunk
especially the worship of nature, and gave supernatural and demonised, to invoke Satan’s help
qualities to oak and mistletoe trees. Even the Celtic kings with their magic, witchcraft, sorcery
feared the Druids. When a king became too old to lead and divination. The bodies of those
in a battle, the Druids would sacrifice him, cutting him up sacrificed were thrown into the bone fires - now called
while still alive and use his organs for divination. bonfires.
The Celts had at least 400 gods,and one of them,“Samhain”, As the centuries passed, the Romans conquered much
their god of Death, was worshipped on October 31st, the of Europe. The Druids declined in number and power,
last day of the northern autumn (their NewYear’s Eve).They allowing the common people to pick up the practices
believed that on this night the Lord of Death gathered the of Samhain and more. Many things were done to invoke
souls of the evil dead who had been condemned to enter “good luck” - meaning trying to find favour with the evil
the bodies of animals, and then decided what animal form spirits many people believed controlled their lives.
they would take for the next year. The souls of the good
dead were also believed to be reincarnated as humans. By the 8th century, the Christian church (now more
They even falsely believed that the punishment of the evil political then spiritual) attempted to overlay many
dead could be lightened by sacrifices, prayers, and gifts to pagan festivals and holidays with a “Christian” veneer. To
the Lord of Death.And on this night, Samhain allowed the counter Samhain, the Pope decreed November 1st as “All
spirits of those who had died during the previous year Saints Day” to honour the Christian dead, particularly
to return for a few hours to associate with their families. those martyred for their faith during the earlier Roman
persecutions. This attempted substitution didn’t work.
Druid priests wore long black robes, and carried a
hollowed-out turnip or pumpkin with the face of their Other elements of Halloween:
“Familiar” - a demon - Witch on a broomstick - The Dark
carved into it with a small Ages saw a revival of witchcraft and
candle inside for light.The paganism. Mediums (often thought
lamp was often fuelled by of as witches) were employed to
fat from a previous human convince the nature spirits to allow
sacrifice. These lanterns a good harvest of crops such as grain.
were known as Jack-O- These mediums, usually women, would ride their broom-
Lanterns,allegedly named sticks naked and leap around the growing crops, as part of
after a miser trapped their fertility ritual.The height they leaped was alleged to
between heaven and hell become the height of the crop. This leaping on a broom
and rejected by both.The Druids would go house to house was often confused with
demanding special foods. If supplied obediently, they would Astral Travel when witches
leave for the next home; but if not, the household were went out to spy on others
cursed with trouble. Often a hex sign would be slashed or cause mayhem.
into the door with the threat of the death of the oldest The Black Cat was often
child within a year.That’s the original “Trick or Treat!” inhabited by a familiar or
Some homes weren’t asked for food - instead they required evil spirit. The Raven had a
similar reputation.
The use of Masks arises towards those less fortunate than themselves, especially
from the idea that it was the elderly - this would help produce better character.
best to hide one’s identity We also invite Christians to organise prayer in your
from the visiting souls church or community focused on protecting children
of the dead by wearing from occultism in all its forms, including Halloween, Harry
costumes as a disguise. There may also be a connection Potter, TV programmes & related toys/games etc.
with the use of masks in many other pagan festivals, Christians who really want to make a difference could pray
which change the personality of the wearer and allow blessings over the bulk sweet bins at your supermarket,
communication with the spirit world. as it is known witches pray curses over them at this time
This form of ‘celebration’ is not unique to of year. Break any curses prayed into the sweets. (While
the Celts. The Hindus have their night of you are at it, perhaps you should bind the excess calories and
Holi, the Indians have their Feast of the the tooth decay that will likely result.)
Dead (every 12 years), and in Mexico the Since Halloween is promoted by commercial interests
Day of the Dead begins on November 2nd almost as much as the witches, (and sometimes they are
and lasts for several days. the same) walk past the stands of Halloween costumes,
Halloween was brought to NorthAmerica pumpkins, etc. in your local supermarket, Warehouse,
by Irish immigrants escaping the potato Wal Mart, Canadian Tire or similar stores. Remember
famine during the 1800’s. Promoted by that items that don't sell one year will need to be stored
pagans of various kinds, along with commercial interests, for another 12 months. So proclaim these items shall be
Halloween has gripped once God-honouring nations with invisible to those seeking them, and the items be cursed
its occultic tentacles. not to sell. Many Christians have asked retailers not to
stock Halloween items, but the stores' owners simply
What should we tell our children? say they are meeting a demand. Pray for that demand to
God isn’t a kill-joy.We believe He wants us to have fun, but evaporate!!!
without the occultic snares of Halloween. Children need One Presbyterian Church in our city has been organising
to be warned about the abuse and evil history associated a “Angels & Saints” party - they had over 700 children,
with Halloween. Scriptures which advise us to stay away and now they plan to hold it in four venues to cope with
from events like Halloween include: Deut. 18:9; Jer. 10:1-3; the growth of interest. In a totally different suburb, six
Romans 12:9; 1 Thess. 5:22; 3 John 11; & Eph. 5:11. Also local churches joined and had a combined “Heroes” party
Halloween and similar subjects desensitise us to evil; it - with children to dress like their heroes. Most came in
isn’t good to expect rewards on demand; the benefits the uniform of their favourite sport - and some national
of acting out modern versions of old pagan rituals are sports representatives who are Christians came along to
questionable; tell children good things such as the true encourage and to say a few words. The first time these
story of God’s love for us sent through Jesus Christ. churches did this brought in 600 children - plus over 400
adults - and a great time was held by all.
Note to Parents & Teachers: "Light Parties" are also a great alternative, and have
In the Bible we are instructed to measure things by their now grown through several nations, having commenced
fruit. Halloween’s fruit in modern America has been in New Zealand by a concerned mother.
increasingly bad. Children knocking on doors are open One Baptist Church took a master-copy of this Halloween
to “Stranger Danger”, and there are regular reports each leaflet we have distributed in the past, ran off their own,
year of children disappearing on this night of death, or and put them in every mail box in their rural county.Their
who receive sweets or fruit laced with drugs and even purpose was to educate their community about the real
parts of razor blades. nature of Halloween. They got a significant response!
We invite people to write to their local school principal
and School Board of Trustees and politely request a "Have nothing to do with the things of darkness,
thorough investigation of Halloween, its history and its but rather expose them." (Ephesians 5:11)
consequences. If Halloween is permitted to be promoted
in our public schools, then traditional Christian, Jewish and
other religious festivals should receive at least equal time
in teaching and promotion. If Halloween is to be taught
in schools, then teachers must be prepared to tell the Jubilee Resources International Inc.
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This poster is to display on your mail box or front door to avoid needless interruption & minimise stress,
particularly for the elderly, on October 31st
