Halloween: death, rebirth and renewal

Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time associated with the turning of the seasons and the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead. There are many parallels with Christian traditions, particularly the celebration of All Saints and All Souls, which invite us to remember the dead and reflect on the mystery of death and the hope of resurrection. Listen to Miriam Gormally in conversation with Fr Jim Noonan OCD, from the Religious News Network Archives (2015), as they explore the deeper connections between Halloween, and the Christian understanding of life, death.

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