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flag Some Canadian Catholic parishes are offering faith-based Halloween events as spiritual alternatives to commercial celebrations.

flag In October 2025, some Catholic parishes in Canada are hosting faith-based Halloween events to offer alternatives to commercial celebrations, emphasizing community and spiritual reflection. flag While Halloween traces back over 2,000 years to Celtic Samhain and other global traditions honoring the dead, modern observances have evolved into family-friendly festivities. flag Religious groups continue to debate the holiday’s spiritual implications, but many scholars and leaders stress that cultural traditions like costumes and trick-or-treating do not equate to worship. flag The growing trend of religiously inspired alternatives reflects efforts to reconnect holidays with deeper meaning amid rising cultural divisions.

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