The Strange Origin of Halloween - John R Schroeder - November 1975

John R Schroeder

Where did Halloween come from? Should it be observed? How did enlightened twentieth century man come to observe such a superstitious custom? Halloween is the strangest holiday of the entire year. On the eve of November 1, children in many lands dress as goblins or witches, knock on doors, announce "trick or treat,'" and soap windows of schools and stores. Some tear down mailboxes and give the police a great many headaches with their juvenile vandalism. It is a time when young people "let off steam." - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library