BY SRH

October 31st. The origins of Halloween can be traced back to Celtic and Catholic traditions; the term “Halloween” is derived from the latter, namely from the malevolent rituals associated with it.

In Catholicism, the name “Halloween” originated. Halloween is a portmanteau of the terms “Halloween” (meaning “holy person”) and “e’en,” which means “even” or “evening.” Hallow means “holy people” or saints, who are commemorated on November 1st, All Saints’ Day, in the Catholic Church.

If you append “e’en” to the end of “Hallow,” it means that it is the day preceding All Saints’ Day, as in “All Hallows’ E’en.” Now you know the history of the word “Halloween” and how it originally referred to the Christian practice of remembering saints both living and dead.

In Celtic tradition, Halloween’s gloomy undertones originate with Samhain, the last harvest festival before winter. Celtic belief holds that the “Otherworld” is more accessible to the living at Samhain because the veil between the two realms is thinner at that time. Part of Samhain rituals included sacrifices of humans, animals, and even food for the dead.

Witches, goblins, fairies, and devils, according to Celt belief, could travel the earth and visit the people who lived there. The Celts also thought that the spirit realm could visit the physical world. The Druids held the belief that leaving sweets for demons, witches, fairies, and goblins or dressing up as one of them in a costume would placate them and make them forget you were human.

What Occultists and Ex-Witches Say About Halloween

It’s not just pastors and Christian parents sounding the alarm, those who once practiced witchcraft and Satanism have openly warned believers about Halloween.
John Ramirez – Former Satanist

John Ramirez, a former Satanic high priest, said:

“Halloween is like Christmas for Satanists. It’s a day when witches and warlocks cast spells, curse neighborhoods, and perform rituals. When Christians participate in Halloween, even just by dressing up or decorating, they are opening spiritual doors.”
Jenny Weaver – Ex-Witch

Jenny Weaver, once deeply involved in witchcraft, says that Halloween is a day of heightened demonic activity, with curses, spells, and rituals being done intentionally, often against churches, pastors, and even children.

2 Corinthians 6:14-15 (NIV) – “What fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial?”

Their testimonies echo a powerful truth: Halloween is not neutral. It is spiritual.

Christians cannot participate in something that glorifies the very forces Jesus came to destroy (1 John 3:8).

When you participate in Halloween, even if your intentions are innocent, you may be:

• Exposing your children to fear, death, and darkness
• Inviting demonic oppression into your home
• Desensitizing your family to witchcraft and the occult

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Allowing children to dress up as witches, ghosts, zombies, or monsters teaches them that evil is fun and harmless. But Scripture tells us to flee from evil, not play dress-up with it.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 (KJV) – “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

Demonic doors can be opened through music, symbols, costumes, movies, and participation in occult traditions. What you think is “just a costume” could be a spiritual agreement in the unseen realm.

Hosea 4:6 (KJV) – “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…”