2006-07-30 16:05:01 · 37 answers · asked by getithowyouwantit 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I wouldnt say it is worshiping the devil, but I do think it is giving the devil your attention.
2006-07-30 16:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by tyrawooley 3 · 1⤊ 8⤋
Actually NO it is not WORSHIPING the DEVIL... I thats a misconception I hope this information will bring some light on the topic for you;
Samhain, pronounced sow-en and called Halloween today, is the ending of the Celtic year. The Celtic new year actually begins at sunset on October 31. This ritual is known as Ancestor Night or Feast of the Dead. Because the veil between the worlds is thinnest on this night, it was and is considered an excellent time for divinations. Feasts are made in remembrance of dead ancestors and as an affirmation of continuing life. A time for settling problems, throwing out old ideas and influences. This is either celebrated October 31, or the first Full Moon in Scorpio.
Hallowe'en
Ok, everyone knows that Hallowe'en is a Pagan holiday, but there are many misconceptions surrounding what the holiday really means. Pagans call the day Samhain (SOW-en or sow-EEN). The old God dies on this day, and the Goddess mourns him until his rebirth at Yule. We use this day to honour and remember our loved ones who have passed on. In an effort to diffuse the interest in this heathen holiday, the Church created All Saint's Day (November 1) as a holy day to recognize all the Catholic saints. But it wasn't a powerful enough idea to wipe out the traditional Hallowe'en celebrattions. Ironically, many Christians do not approve of the celebration of Hallowe'en because of its Pagan origins, not realizing that almost all of the holidays they observe had Pagan beginnings.
Why are major Christian holidays layered on older Pagan festivals? The central reason is that as Christianity was struggling for acceptance in Europe, the country-folk would not give up their age-old traditions. By blending the old with the new, it was easier for the Church to convert the locals.
2006-07-31 11:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by mistic_eyes03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Halloween actually has it's root into the belief that by sitting a vegetable with a scary carved face outside your door on All Hallowed Eve would keep evil away. Christmas and Easter are also based on early pagan practices. It's interesting to note that many who object to Halloween claiming it's related to devil worship naively keep the other two holidays.
2006-07-30 18:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halloweed is a pagan worship holiday in which the sun would be transfered to the god of darkness the god that controls winter, this was a time when spirits came out of their graves and wandered for judgement. Fires were lit to keep the spirits warm. it was made to appreciate the dead.
after a long history of church fighting with the holiday to try and put it down we have what we have now. first a fun holiday for children, not meant for devil worship, but in fact something encouraged by the medieval church as children went out as demons to take treats and wish good things upon people's houses upon receiving said treats. Then we show sorrow for those passed the next day. it's poetic in it's own right
2006-07-30 16:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Michael J with wings 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically no since as a previous person said it is only as evil as you make it. Also in answer to a previous reply the ancient Celts didn't believe that the returning of the spirits was a bad thing. I read on the history channel's website that the ancient Druids believed that it was the one time of year people could speak with their dead relatives. I think that would be cool since I would like to talk to my dad. And costumes I think didn't evolve till the middle ages with the catholic church as a way to scare away the devil. I don't know if you mentioned this but with the Jack o'Lanturns they were lit to light the way of souls of the dead so they could find their way through the night. Later on the catholic church changed the practice to say it was for souls trying to find their way to heaven.
2006-07-30 19:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by West Coast Nomad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is the present-day celebration of an ancient pagan (not devil worship, earth religion; given that name by the catholic church to demonize other religion) festival honoring the dead. It is a celebration of spirits originally known as All Souls Day. People dressed up to scare away evil spirits.
2006-07-30 16:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by PUtuba7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Halloween, as it is celebrated today, is a holiday about having fun and being someone you aren't for a night. Although it is based off of a pagan holiday, Samhain, in which they believed that the spirits of the dead rose for a night (this is the inspiration for us wearing costumes) it bears pretty much no resemblence to that holiday now. We also got the pumpkin carvings from them, but most people don't even realize that.
2006-07-30 17:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by Kaylin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't believe in the devil anyways. However, there are some religious people who believe so. I'm pretty sure Halloween has something to do with pagan beliefs and the catholic church.
2006-07-30 16:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Halloween is a celebration of your dead ancestors and spirits. It honours your family and where you came from. Some of the costumes came about from cultures that wanted to hide from the spirits that came back that time of year, while others, like in Mexico, go to the graveyards to be closer to them. Most weren't afraid until the Church told the people that the dead were evil and that they should stop celebrating. Such a shame to forget.
2006-07-30 16:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by Myr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haloween comes from All Hallows Eve (celebrated all over the world, sometimes as The Day of the Dead) when the souls of the dead rose again and walked once more. It was a joyous occasiona not something associated with ghouls etc, that was invented by people who realsied they could make money by scaring people and selling sweets
2006-07-31 02:33:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
heck no halloween kicks its the best time of the year and as for it worshiping the devil it doesnt trust me
2006-07-30 18:05:51 · answer #11 · answered by paleojosh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋