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🎃 Is Halloween really pagan—or deeply Christian? Dr. Ben Akers uncovers the Catholic roots of Halloween, its ties to All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, and how we can celebrate
Formed. . 🎃 Is Halloween really pagan—or deeply Christian? Dr. Ben Akers uncovers the Catholic roots of Halloween, its ties to All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, and how we can celebrate faithfully. Learn the history behind trick-or-treating, costumes, and the Catholic view of the afterlife in our latest What Catholics Believe episode ...
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