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Letters to the Editor

Harvest Vs. Halloween Celebration

To the editor: Halloween started with many churches observing an event called “all hallows eve.” later called “holy evening,” eventually translated to today’s “Halloween.” It took place the evening before All Saints Day on November 1 and All Souls Day November 2. In 1845 Irish immigrants came to America, bringing with them the Druid Holiday honoring the pagan worship of death and evil. It spread…

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