"On the vigil of the feast of All Saints' Day, dressing up as beloved saints is a joyful expression of popular piety, reclaiming the Christian roots of Hallowe'en and cultivating the Church’s tradition of observing liturgical feasts. We don't all need theology degrees to celebrate the Church Triumphant, sometimes a costume will suffice."
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Kids take back Halloween (28 October 2022) The Catholic Weekly
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