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Was Halloween a Christian holiday? It is so close to Christmas, perhaps people got them mixed up. Especially Australians who had never heard of Halloween til a couple of years ago.
In recent times Halloween is a new thing that has migrated from America. It seemed to arrive after the film ET aired. Prior to that our celebrattion was Bonfire Night with its historical tradition.
Halloween, not in its modern form has its roots in the pre-Christian festival of Samhain.
Yes, indeed. Spooky decorations are swapped for twinkling lights and festive cheer. Cosy sweaters replace costumes as the spirit of celebration takes centre stage.
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I much prefer the Christmassy celebrations although I do like autumnal colours and the Harvest Festival.
delightful changes
glad you brought glimpse of the happy change my friend!
blessings
It was good to be in the right place at the right time
Bye bye Satan.
And hello Santa!
Ha ha I should patent this phrase for the transition period.
Well it wouldn’t quite work for me
Christmas is not about Santa.
Ha ha I know but I am running out of words that pair with Satan.
You just have to make do.
Oh, we do have santan in Malaysia though.
It means “coconut milk”.
Satan spealt backwords is Natas.
Enjoy
https://www.theparentz.com/baby-names/natas