Originally published at Churchpop
Many Catholics ask, “Is it okay to celebrate Halloween?”
With the current culture’s perception of this holiday, one can easily think celebrating Halloween can be sinful or an invitation to the demonic.
However, according to exorcist Father Vincent Lampert, how one celebrates is what matters.
First, let’s look at a few facts about Halloween and where it originated. The infographic below offers a great explanation!
4 Things to Know About Halloween as a Catholic:Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP1. Halloween has been a Christian celebration since the early 8th century. Pope Gregory III first instituted it.2. “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” referring to the night before All Hallows’ Day, or All Saints’ Day!3. Allhallowtide is the three days of All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween), All Hallows’ Day (All Saints Day), and All Souls’ Day. This is a time for honoring the saints and praying for the dead.4. It is possible to celebrate Halloween in a fun, safe, and doctrinally sound way!An Exorcist’s Advice for Parents
In an article published on Catholic Online, Father Vincent Lampert, an exorcist in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, explained that parents should be mindful of the “Christian origins of the holiday,” and should avoid glorifying evil.
Father Lampert said asking for candy and dressing up
