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What Is Halloween Really?

3 days, not 1

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Danse Macabre in Five Languages - Niguliste muuseum

Did you know that Halloween is just the first of a three day, death-centered celebration?

Today we explore the origins of Halloween and what it has to do with both the medieval Church, and modern day celebrations like Día de los Muertos.

But remember: despite all the morbid imagery, this isn’t a celebration of death — rather, a celebration of eternal life. Here’s a brief overview of this lesser-known, three day season known as “Allhallowtide”…

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