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After much debate, we decided to address a topic that stirs contrasting opinions—Halloween. Is it worth paying attention to this fabricated "celebration" or should we remain indifferent to its rise in popularity? What, exactly, are we celebrating today?Halloween traces its roots to an ancient Celtic tradition, known as Samhain, marking the Celtic New Year. Celebrated between sunset on October 31st and November 1st, it was believed that during this time, the boundary between the living and the spirit world was blurred. People believed that spirits crossed into our world, allowing contact between the two realms. The large bonfires were lit to symbolize the sun and the unleashed flow of energy on this special day.
The Catholic Church attempted for centuries to suppress these ancient beliefs, but the power of Samhain's traditions persisted. In 853 AD, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, celebrating Christian saints and martyrs who lacked a specific day of commemoration. Thus, Halloween evolved into the "All Hallows' Eve" celebration.
However, in modern times, Halloween has taken on an entirely new dimension. The deep spiritual connections once central to the holiday have been overshadowed by commercialization, turning it into a corporate-driven event. No longer about the spiritual world, Halloween has morphed into a celebration of costumes and masquerades, blurring the lines between good and evil. Today, killers become heroes, demons are crowned princes, witches are hailed as queens, and fear reigns as the king of the party.
The impact of this transformation on children is profound. What seems like harmless fun—a night of trick-or-treating and dressing up—can deeply affect a child's emotional and psychological state. Children are especially vulnerable, as their brains process imaginary scenarios and real-life situations in similar ways. The costumes, masks, and horror-themed imagery can trigger the same stress responses as real-life dangers, leaving them confused about the nature of good and evil.
In Europe, Halloween has increasingly gained traction in recent years, fueled by a desire for entertainment and a detachment from our own traditions. This corporate-influenced celebration has contributed to a collective unconsciousness, shaping minds through the normalization of fear and chaos. The subconscious mind absorbs these images, and they leave long-lasting effects on the emotional well-being of children.
Parents who dress their children in frightening costumes should be aware that a child’s developing brain and limbic system process these terrifying images in much the same way as real-life threats. Children's energy systems are more open than those of adults, making them especially susceptible to absorbing the underlying negativity of these portrayals.
As a result, children may become more anxious, confused, and detached from the beautiful aspects of life that should guide their understanding of the world. What was once a spiritual observance has now become a celebration that distorts fundamental truths, shaping young minds in ways that may not be immediately visible, but have long-lasting consequences.