6. Halloween As A Time For Evil Came To America With Irish Settlers
Conservative and religious people have always worried that Halloween encourages the satanic or demonic influences. In some ways, they're right. Studies have shown that children are more inclined to acts of malevolence after celebrating Halloween. But from a traditional point of view, Halloween has never been about evil or the devil. In fact, ancient pagans and Celts had no concept of the devil to associate with Samhain. Although throughout history fairies, witches and warlocks have all been associated with autumn festivals it was only in the move to America that Satan became a part of the festivities. The crossover may have come due to a very old and traditional aspect of Halloween - that of the day of the dead, of spirits wandering the world and attempting to contact those they left behind. This may also be where costumes come from, of dressing as a spirit so as to blend in with the other spirits on Halloween Night.
