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Halloween is often viewed as a harmless celebration filled with costumes, candy, jack-o’-lanterns, and trick-or-treating. But how much do we really know about its history—and should its origins matter to Christians today?

In Episode 24 of Tomorrow’s Truth Found Today, Mark Long begins a two-part study examining the history and traditions surrounding Halloween.

In Part One, Mark explores the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the Druids and their religious practices, beliefs surrounding the dead and the supernatural, and the pagan influences that became associated with Halloween over the centuries.

More importantly, this episode turns to Scripture to ask a deeper question: How should followers of God respond to traditions and practices with roots in paganism and the occult?

Through passages from Ephesians, Revelation, Hebrews, Matthew, Ecclesiastes, Deuteronomy, and other books of the Bible, Mark contrasts darkness with light, death with life, and the traditions of mankind with the teachings of God.

Is Halloween really nothing more than innocent fun—or is there more behind the celebration than most people realize?

Listen to “This Trick Is No Treat — Part One” and then take the time to study the history and Scriptures for yourself.

And always remember: You Are Worth It!

Part Two will continue the study of Halloween, its history, traditions, and what Scripture has to say about them.