Halloween

It is the season in Western Christianity of celebrating saints and commemorating the faithful who have departed this life. Source: All Saints Day Prayer Flags | October 30, 2015 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS

Author: Samara Kalk Derby Source: The Wisconsin State Journal http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/article_249d7369-dacc-5451-9e60-… On a warm, sunny Halloween day, a group of 20 people drove up a rural road at Circle Sanctuary, a nature...

Author: Bill Ward Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/faith/106145793.html?elr=KArks7PYD… Amid all the Lady Gagas and Chilean coal miners knocking on our doors...

Author: Christian Nolan Source: Connecticut Law Tribune http://www.ctlawtribune.com/getarticle.aspx?ID=35454 Like many people, Gina Uberti wanted to take time off from work for a religious holiday. Unlike most Connecticut workers, her religion is Wicca...

Author: Kathleen K. Radcliff Source: Columbus Local News http://www.snponline.com/articles/2009/11/06/multiple_papers/business/a… While many think of Halloween as a day mainly for kids dressing up as ghosts, goblins and...

Author: Amanda Lutey Source: The Daily Citizen http://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/news/466590 An ancient celebration that evolved into Halloween and All Saints Day celebrations was observed this weekend. A couple who live south of Cambria hosted more than 15...

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/1103/02wiccans.html On November 2, 2003 the Atlanta Journal-Constitution profiled Donna Passaro, an Atlanta Wiccan who celebrates the festiival of Samhain on...

Source: Heartland News http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=1503111&nav=8H3xIp1q On October 31, 2003 the Heartland News reported that "Halloween is just around the corner, but for some people it's not just a time to dress up or go trick or treating...

Source: Forward http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.10.31/living1.html On October 31, 2003 Forward published an article on Jewish "witches," or individuals who "have a strong sense of Jewish identity but also practice magic, cast spells and tend to...

Source: Beliefnet http://www.beliefnet.com/story/116/story_11615_1.html On October 31, 2003 Beliefnet published an editorial by Selena Fox on her experiences as a Wiccan in rural Wisconsin. "At nightfall on October 31 we celebrate the Feast of the Dead in...