Are there any clues in the Bible as to whether a Christian should celebrate Halloween? What does the Bible say about Halloween? First of all, understand that Halloween is mostly a western custom and it has no direct reference in the Bible.

On the other hand, others recognize that Halloween, the eve of “All Saints’ Day” (November 1), is also associated with Martin Luther and the Reformation. They celebrate the religious freedoms won at that time in history.

When it comes to the history of Halloween, the first place to start is the pagan tradition of Samhain, practiced by the ancient Celts from October 31 to November 1 in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France.

The name “Halloween” comes from the day’s role in Christian tradition as All Hallows Eve, or a vigil before All Saints Day.

Some of the more colorful and inventive websites will tell you that Halloween is a satanic holiday, celebrated by Satanists the world over. The fact of the matter is, Halloween is actually connected to a Christian holiday known as All Hallows’ Eve.

Although Halloween has been embraced by the secular world, its foundations are firmly rooted in Catholic tradition. Dr Malcolm Brown of the Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture explains the significance of All Hallows’ Eve. By Christopher Wells.

Many Christians believe that participating in Halloween is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: Ephesians 5:7–15. Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord.

The one thing we can be certain of is the name, Hallowe’en is a contraction of All Hallows Eve, and this refers to a Christian festival known in old language as All Hallows, that is All Saints day. So, what should we make of Hallowe’en and how might Christians respond to it?

The true origins of Halloween lie with the ancient Celtic tribes who lived in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. For the Celts, November 1 marked the beginning of a new year and the coming of winter. The night before the new year, they celebrated the festival of Samhain, Lord of the Dead.