A coven is a gathering of witches. Where did you think Halloween came from? Witches, ghosts, ghouls......it’s roots are satanic. Dear one, I’ve been there. It’s not an innocent “holiday” (holiday=holy day)
It is a contraction of the phrase ‘All Hallows Eve” the night before all hallows day IE All Saints Day. It is a celebration in the Church of all the faithful departed, particularly those who where martyred for the faith.
It is thought to be a co-opting of the Celtic Samhain, but other scholars claim that Halloween sprung up on its’ own.
Christmas was once the celebration of Saturnalia. It was a very big Roman holiday. The agricultural deity Saturn was honored. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. It was one of the few Empire Wide celebrations.
Regardless. It is fun. It should be celebrated for the fun of it. Life is too short to be a stick in the mud.
Thanks! I know it is not the best holiday. I am going to mass on Saturday and Sunday this weekend since the first is on Saturday. Have a good one. I guess I am still upset over the Columbus Day negativity. lol. I suppose I should buckle up for Christmas as the negativity should start anytime now.