William Fraser correctly points out the pagan festival of Samhain shares its sacred space with the Christian celebration of All Hallows Eve, commonly known as Hallowe'en (November 7). We share others as well.
Oestre is called Easter by the Christians, and Yule, the winter solstice festival of light, welcoming the re-born Sun, is called Christmas - which also celebrates the birth of a son. Perhaps our only real differences lie in the spelling.
Shall we join forces then, to prevent this crass and ugly commercialisation of our holy festivals?
-M. Pracy, St George's Road, Brighton
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