This American Catholic of Scottish descent says, amen and thank you! I wish more Christians understood the beauty and truth of our fundamental unity, our “communion of saints,” and their assistive role in salvation.
There is quite a difference between 1 Nov on the continent and the American version. In my country of birth its a night of visiting cemeteries and lighting candles for the departed family. Unfortunately the USification of culture has advanced here in Aus. Not all appreciate it (warning: robust Australian English may shock):
Oh heavens 🙈🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well I grew up in the states and actually loved Halloween (and do). That said as a Catholic we always ‘did’ All Saints to. The American version of Halloween that has been imported here is Scotland (and elsewhere) is a commodified version of what I grew up with. To me Halloween was this beautiful local fun creative yearly event. People make their own costumes (and more often then not they were not scary costumes but more related to imagination) kids take over the streets in a big gaggle, homes are mindfully decorated and kids ‘take over’ (in a positive way) lit by candles and lanterns. My experience was it was very homegrown and very local. Great for community. I don’t think that can be exported though. So it becomes something superficial that is sold via pound shops and supermarkets. There is a bigger story here with the lack of ‘specialness’ as all these things merge throughout the year and across the globe.
A perspective that is truly needed this week most especially.
thank you - yes I feel this 100 percent.
This American Catholic of Scottish descent says, amen and thank you! I wish more Christians understood the beauty and truth of our fundamental unity, our “communion of saints,” and their assistive role in salvation.
Thank you - yes more important then ever I feel
There is quite a difference between 1 Nov on the continent and the American version. In my country of birth its a night of visiting cemeteries and lighting candles for the departed family. Unfortunately the USification of culture has advanced here in Aus. Not all appreciate it (warning: robust Australian English may shock):
https://nypost.com/2024/10/30/lifestyle/angry-neighbor-lashes-out-in-harsh-note-over-decorations-f-k-off-with-your-halloween-s-t/
Dammit I wish I could paste a picture in here!
Oh heavens 🙈🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well I grew up in the states and actually loved Halloween (and do). That said as a Catholic we always ‘did’ All Saints to. The American version of Halloween that has been imported here is Scotland (and elsewhere) is a commodified version of what I grew up with. To me Halloween was this beautiful local fun creative yearly event. People make their own costumes (and more often then not they were not scary costumes but more related to imagination) kids take over the streets in a big gaggle, homes are mindfully decorated and kids ‘take over’ (in a positive way) lit by candles and lanterns. My experience was it was very homegrown and very local. Great for community. I don’t think that can be exported though. So it becomes something superficial that is sold via pound shops and supermarkets. There is a bigger story here with the lack of ‘specialness’ as all these things merge throughout the year and across the globe.