Monday, October 25, 2010

Can Halloween celebrations reflect Jewish traditions?

The air is turning crisp as the skies are getting darker. Parents get ready with Halloween costumes for the kids and bags of candy to hand out at the door, but in the back of your mind you wonder- how can a pagan holiday reflect Jewish traditions for my kids?

The similarities between Halloween and Jewish holidays are vast, tying together religions, beliefs and traditions throughout the world.



Through these similarities, it is possible to celebrate Halloween while embracing Judaism – with a little bit of explanation.

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