What’s the real story behind Halloween for Christians? Is it purely pagan? Is it irredeemably evil? Or is there a redemptive way — especially from a Catholic viewpoint?

In this special Halloween episode of Catholic Bible Highlights, I’m joined by longtime Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong to dig into the origins of Halloween, why the word actually means Holy Eve, and how Catholics can celebrate wisely — honoring the saints, remembering the dead, and still enjoying candy, costumes, and community.

We explore questions like:

How did Halloween develop from the Church’s observance of All Saints Day (Nov 1) and All Souls Day (Nov 2)?

What parts of the tradition are Christian-baptized and which parts are purely secular or occultic?

What should Christian parents keep in mind when their kids want to dress up, trick-or-treat, or attend a “Trunk or Treat”?

How can we redeem the “fun” of Halloween without ignoring the serious spiritual dimension of remembering the dead and the communion of saints?

If you’re a Catholic (or Catholic-interested) parent, catechist, or curious Christian, this conversation will give you both historical insight and practical guidance to celebrate Halloween in a way that stays faithful to the Gospel.

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