Halloween It is Halloween! In many countries throughout the world children (and adults) will be celebrating the day, but what exactly are they celebrating?  Of course, children are celebrating that free candy from going “trick or treating”, but why do we engage in these customs at all? The roots of the holiday lie deep within our spiritual roots, Halloween is a holiday of religious importance.  Known by numerous names including All Hallows Eve (which is the root of our “Halloween”), All Saints Eve and Samhain the holiday goes back to ancient times. Get a free trial for a psychic reading to get closer to the truth! For Christians it is a day to celebrate those who have passed. Loved ones and saints are remembered with candles, prayers, and offerings. It is a day of mourning and celebration of the Saints named by the Church.  It is a day of contemplation and spiritual connection.  In order to celebrate the day without its pagan context, Christian schools and organizations hold “harvest festivals” with treats, games, prizes and …