where pumpkins were more abundant. The transition from Samhain to modern Halloween occurred with the arrival of Christianity. In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III established All Saints’ Day ...

Another belief suggests that Halloween has its roots in the Western Christian tradition of honouring ... often carving ...

And, judging by the plastic pumpkins, ghouls ... But for some - particularly within the Christian church - Halloween is far from a happy celebration. Mark Driscoll, an evangelical pastor, says ...