to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Until 2,000 years ago, the Celts lived across the lands we now know as Britain, Ireland and northern France. ... Celtic priests, known as Druids, would have led the Samhain celebrations. The connection between bats and Halloween may seem natural. ... It is believed that witches worshipped horned figures with wings—possibly bats? Furthermore, it is said that witches used bat blood in their “flying” concoctions. Bats have a creepy reputation, but they're actually kind of cute! Celebrates Halloween: In countries such as Ireland, Canada and the United States, traditions include costume parties, trick-or-treating, pranks and games. Versions of the holiday are celebrated elsewhere, too. In Mexico and other Latin American countries, Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—honors deceased loved ones and ancestors Bible say about Halloween: Here are the best Bible verses to read as Halloween approaches. "You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons." "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them." A blue moon — by definition a rarity — will rise this month, notably on Halloween. Take note, werewolves. The lunar event means simply that a second full moon will rise in the same month. ... It also happens to be a blood moon, meaning a full moon that happens in October, in the midst of spooky season.
Author Farheen Lodhi Goodwill Students Ambassadors of Pakistan
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