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Halloween Introduction I. According to article the web site www.religioustolerance.org titled Halloween Customs and Traditions “Halloween is the third-largest party occasion next to Christmas and New Years Eve.” A. For my family it is the only occasion we have a party, B. As far back as I can remember my parents have always had Halloween Parties. C. The adults would spend the evening eating, drinking, and socializing while all the kids went trick or treating. D. Twenty-five years later, many of the same people will show up and the only thing that has change is that the kids from back then now have kids of their own, a new generation to go terrorize the neighbors. E. Recently, my six-year-old niece asked me what does Halloween mean and where does it come from? F. I chose this topic so that I might be able to inform you, my niece, and myself of the origins of Halloween and the traditions that are associated with it. G. Today I would like to share with you where the name Halloween came from, how this is both a Christian and a Pagan holiday, the origins of some of the traditions that are still being practiced, and finally how the holiday from another time and place came to flourish here in the U.S. (Transition: Let’s start with the name and then we will see how Christianity plays a role in Halloween.) Body I. The name is actually a shorten version of All Hallows’ Eve, the eve of All Hallows’ Day.
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