A night of goulish fun and messing around? So where is all the harm in that?

It is not the historical roots (the new years celebration of Celtic pagan druids 2000 years ago) that is the issue I have with Halloween. The event has been changed beyond all recognition. Although we must remember that the roots of Halloween are spirtual - with the finishing of the harvest season came the onset of winter and death and dead spirits were very much part of this festival. This is different to the political roots of bonfire night, another well celebrated national festival.

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