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The Origin of Halloween: From Pagan to Christian
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10-15-2007 1:09 PM
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Isn't this the way most of our holidays came about? I love Halloween, regardless of where it came from!
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10-15-2007
2:42 PM
kkcapricorn
Samhain falls on November 7 this year. It is considered to be the start of the New Year.
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