Roots of those Halloween Superstitions

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Ephesians 4:14

"Halloween has always been a holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition. 

It began as a Celtic end-of-summer festival during which people felt especially close to deceased relatives and friends. 

For these spirits, 

--they set places at the dinner table, 

--left treats on doorsteps 

--and lit candles to help loved ones find their way back to the spirit world.

We avoid crossing paths with black cats, afraid that they might bring

us bad luck. This idea has its roots in the Middle Ages, when many people believed that witches avoided detection by turning themselves into black cats.

We try not to walk under ladders for the same reason. This superstition may have come from the ancient Egyptians, who believed that triangles were sacred." 

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