I recently ran across a blog post related to the Christian (Catholic) origins of Halloween. There are a few similar takes on this subject, although there are some (minor) differences in historical interpretation. The links below will take an interested person to some of these accounts. (When I was teaching my seventh grade students at Saint Patrick School in Providence, I tend to use the version as given in the first link.)
To access these historical overviews, please visit:
St. Anthony Messenger: Halloween and Its Christian Roots
Beliefnet: Surprise: Halloween's Not a Pagan Festival After All
Catholic Culture: Halloween or All Hallow's Eve Activities
EWTN: Halloween: Its Origins and Celebration
About.com: Urban Legends: Halloween History and Origins
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