Halloween Isn't for Everyone... Why Some Orthodox Christians Choose to Skip the Spooky Celebrations

An Orthodox priest argues Christians should not celebrate Halloween, outlining seven reasons: its pagan, occult roots; opposition to Christ's Resurrection; transmission of harm to children; deceptive costumes; betrayal of God; household invitations to evil; and the devil’s destructive aims. He urges parents to protect children from such rituals and to observe Orthodox feasts like the Protection of the Theotokos instead.