"A Soul Cake, a Soul Cake, have mercy on all Christian souls for a soul cake!" Early Days of Trick-or-Treating From the English …
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Redeeming Halloween: Christian Resources for Churches
"A more positive approach is to see Halloween as an opportunity for celebration of God’s goodness in rescuing us from darkness …
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What is a Saint? Books for Children and Adults
"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of …
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All Saints Day Activity: Search Your Church for Saints
"God does what is still more wonderful: God makes saints out of sinners. -Søren Kierkegaard" Saints Right Under our …
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All Saints Day: How do We Remember God’s Faithful?
"And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in God.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, …
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Making Halloween Holy
"As Christians, Jesus’ death and resurrection teach us to trust God as to why death exists, and what happens to us once we die. So …
The Day of the Dead
"In some locations, celebrants wear shells on their clothing, so that when they dance, the noise will wake up the …
Light Against Darkness: A Christian History of Halloween
"Of all people, Christians should be joyful. The challenge is to use the creativity of the Creator to celebrate both the light and …
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