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Are "Sexy Nun" Halloween Costumes Offensive?

October 30th, 2023

A viral video argues that wearing the popular "sexy nun" Halloween costume is insulting and offensive – sparking an ethical debate about the sexualization of religious figures. Where should the line be drawn? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 52 Comments »

The Secret Samhain Origins of Trick-or-Treating

October 26th, 2023

Millions of children will go trick-or-treating this Halloween, and unbeknownst to many of them, they'll be engaging in a practice thousands of years old, dating back to the Samhain in pre-Christian Europe. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 29 Comments »

The Creepy History of Halloween Costumes

October 19th, 2022

Many might believe that the tradition of dressing up in a Halloween costume on October 31st is a modern one, but the roots of Halloween costumes run almost as deep as the roots of Halloween itself. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 31 Comments »

War on Halloween? Unlikely Alliance Teams Up to Take Down Spooky Season

October 17th, 2022

Is Halloween canceled? Religious conservatives have long sought to end the 'Satanic' holiday, but now schools around the country are canceling Halloween... for not being inclusive enough. Has the War on Halloween begun? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 80 Comments »

Pick Your Favorite Monster: The History of Halloween Creatures Explained

October 29th, 2021

With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to dive into the spirit of the spooky season by breaking down the origin stories of some of the most popular creatures that might be haunting your doorstep this year. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 24 Comments »

Does Celebrating Halloween Make You a 'Fake Christian'?

October 18th, 2019

Christian model Hailey Bieber recently asked for Halloween costume ideas from her 23 million Instagram followers. She unwittingly unleashed a deluge of comments calling her a 'FAKE CHRISTIAN' and re-ignited the debate on whether or not Christians should celebrate a holiday with pagan origins that celebrates the occult. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Christian | 83 Comments »

The Curious History of All Hallows' Eve and Its Cousin, Samhain

October 18th, 2019

It’s October, which means that almost anywhere you go, you’ll see signs of Halloween. It’s impossible to miss the festivities which culminate on October 31st. But why do we celebrate this holiday in the first place? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Progressive Spirituality | 119 Comments »

Faith Group Urges Followers to Sabotage "Pagan" Halloween with Gospel Messages

October 17th, 2019

Pastor David Grisham Jr. used his Facebook page to spread the word about a fantastic plan he’d crafted to help convert nonbelievers and “lukewarm Christians” who participate in “pagan celebrations like Halloween.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 43 Comments »

Infamous Christian 'Hell House' Returns to Scare Teens Into Belief in God

October 17th, 2019

Every October, churches across the country host their own biblical twist on the haunted house. 'Hell Houses' are designed to scare teens into following Jesus, showing graphic depictions of sins like racism and violence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 41 Comments »

Meet the Woman Who Claims She’s Had Sex with 20 Ghosts

October 30th, 2018

A British woman insists that she’s had sexual relations with at least 20 ghosts over the past decade. After settling down with a particularly special phantasmal being, the happy couple is now planning to get married. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire | 46 Comments »

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