“The farther we’ve gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we’ve come to need Halloween.” 

— Paula Curan

May celebrations for Halfway to Hallow’s Eve have been underway and extend month long. This ‘halfway’ point has gained popularity from late April until right before Memorial Day Weekend. 

The creation story of our modern Halloween is legendary; the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain celebrated the weakened veil of separation between the living and the dead due to changes at the winter solstice. Centuries later, Pope Gregory III (731-741) would dedicate a day to ‘All Saints’ as he consecrated a chapel at the Basilica of St. Peter and proclaimed its anniversary on November 1st. Originally, Catholics celebrated their saints on May 13th, with a feast dedicated to Mary and all the Martyrs. After Gregory, the latter gained prominence as it timed with the finalization of the harvest. Hence, the secular and the sectarian observances stood side by side. And, as do most things that coincide, things also co-mingling. The Catholic All Hallow’s Day held evening mass on All Hallow’s Eve, a day of high regard by previous pagan celebrations. Fast forward more centuries, and created between the two is one wild holiday Oreo cream; Halloween.

Why wait until October to enjoy this fall favorite? There’s still time to get in a few fun scares.

Check for events in your area or create a fun night at home with friends. Order in your food favs, stream a few good movies (and watch with a light on, just in case.)

Streaming Halloween Movie Playlist – Netflix 2023

Other Halloween Options – Netflix 2023

• NETFLIX best creepy shows by Entertainment Weekly
• NETFLIX family friendly entertainment by Tudum, keeping it real. For the kid in all of us.

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