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RE: Halloween, Samhain, and (Secretly) Pagan Traditions Passed Down to Me

in Pagan23 days ago

So you’ve been in fall in California and then flew back into Spring, that must be a special feeling!

I still don’t know how I see the whole thing surrounding Halloween, it’s still pretty strange to me. When I grew up (in Germany), the 31rd of October was a christian holiday, the day of the Reformation. but nowadays all the kids put on weird costumes and ask everyone for sweets ^^

I do feel a hightened connection to Spirit these past two days. It is a special time of the year for sure.

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Yeah I did just that. It was very magical to get to celebrate the fall traditions I grew up with as well as get back time to see the first blooms of spring!

I know what you mean, the part of kids going around asking for candy does make me feel a bit conflicted about the holiday. But, I feel what is nice about Halloween is that there is something for everyone. So many people I know prefer to stay home, make candles, do little rituals, or just watch scary movies while others like to dress up and go out and celebrate.

I found this video to be interesting, how Halloween IS both a Christian and Pagan day:

I hope that the spirits you feel are kind to you and that you have a meaningful celebration and do whatever resonates with you!