The pagan feast of Halloween is foreign to Christian tradition and has become a superstitious and empty way of imposing mindless triviality.

The day has its origin in the Celtic New Year, which celebrated the return of the spirits of the dead to their homes. Hence, those who observe Halloween, though they are probably ignorant of what they are doing and why they are doing it, are celebrating death, the devil and hell.

The observance of Halloween is mixed with Christian festivities whose meanings are contrary to Halloween. On Nov. 1, Christians celebrate belief in the communion of saints. On Nov. 2, we make visits to the cemetery as a religious and profoundly human gesture, inspired by the hope in the resurrection.

I encourage Christians to celebrate the Christian truths of these days with renewed faith as a response to the real concerns of mankind today. Also, as an alternative to Halloween I suggest that parents not allow their children to go trick-or-treating, but instead attend costume parties where they can dress as Biblical figures.

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