Jack-o-Lanterns and History Revealed!
Jack-o-Lanterns and History Revealed!
You Still Wish to Celebrate?
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve The LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve The LORD.” Joshua 24:15.
( All Credit for this article goes to © “The Western Journal” )
Jack-o-Lanterns history is darker than almost any American knows.
Halloween is now the fourth most celebrated holiday in America, having eclipsed Mothers’ Day, Easter, Memorial Day and even New Year’s Day. It follows only Christmas, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.
It is sad those other holidays have fallen back, but tragic that Halloween — in its pagan form — has so surged. Other holidays celebrate life. Halloween celebrates death.
Our local newspaper’s front page ran so-called trivia about Halloween last week.
According to The Associated Press, the day evolved from a Celtic festival called Samhain — true — and found Celtic people after harvest season gathering in their homes to tell stories and wait for spring — AP hogwash. Ancient Celts worshiped bloodthirsty Druid gods; these deities demanded human sacrifice in exchange for power and prosperity.
( All Credit for this next article goes to © History.com )
“Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2021 will occur on Sunday, October 31.
The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints.
Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween.
Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.”
~ Joyce D. McGuire
My name is Joyce D. McGuire, called to work in and for the Kingdom of God! To lead we must try to follow Jesus Christ closely. That is my heart. I am a Chaplain in the prisons; prophetic intercessor by His grace, author, and a Mother in the Kingdom of God. To many I am simply Mama Joyce. Some favorite verses of mine are Matthew 11:28-30.
Thank you, Joyce. This is such good information for all to read. It grieves me to see all the Halloween decorations in my neighborhood because I know that the kingdom of darkness is real but Jesus Christ has overcome it! I pray that more and more Christians discover the history behind this evil holiday and forsake it. God bless you abundantly!
Thank you Alison for your response and I agree! Sometimes people don’t truly understand and just need to be enlightened. That is my prayer also. Hugs and God bless.
Good for you posting this! It’s hard to understand why Christians still want to be involved in this wicked celebration. It’s time to put off the works of darkness! I feel drawn to the fall feasts that the Lord gave to the children of Israel! As God’s children, these are our alternatives!! Let’s study God’s feasts and in some way celebrate them, instead of all these pagan holidays that God hates!!!
Preach it sister! Praying God open many eyes. ❤️
My church used to do trunk or treat. Now we do have a fall festival on a different day, during daylight hours that celebrates the community and season, giving God thanks for His blessings. I am loving seeing the Spirit take greater and greater control over His Bride! Praise Him!
Thank you for your response rsg. That is great to know that it is on another day. Also if Halloween is not in their theme at all! Sounds like God has really dealt with your church. Hugs and blessings.
@ Kathleen Blessings in our Lord. Thank you so much! As I am going by old posts today, trying to update some comments I missed. It was sure not intentional.
I hate Halloween. I’ve never celebrated it and never will. I don’t understand how any Christian is unable to feel the evil in the very atmosphere on that day.
@ Carol Randall True as I hate the holiday, too. Still many just need their eyes open, that it is not innocent!
Many truly just do not see. Hope many will take the warnings. God bless you.
P. S. Yeh, the Children often don’t know any better – but it’s disappointing when the retired Folks celebrate like one of them. sometimes all we can do is Pray and Thank the Lord for His Patience and Mercy.
@ Kathreen Thank you so much! This message sure isn’t popular, even often times in the church world! We plead the blood of Jesus over you; all these little children, our homes, family and loved ones!! God bless you.
Thank you Sister Joyce,
your work is appreciated. May God Protect you and yours – and all of us. Amen.