What is this I'm reading about changing the date of Halloween? In short, there is a group of people that thinks tat Halloween should be the last Saturday of OCtober instead of being on October 31st. Although their reasons are good and I see they are intended for the kids to have a better experience, I have the strong feeling that there are lucrative reasons behind this... Did I mention that it is The Halloween & Costume Association’s who made the petition? Something to think about.
However-part-two, this is not something that should worry any Pagan or witch who follows the Wheel of the Year. Halloween and Samhain are not the same. Samhain will remain on October 31st, no matter what people want and decide. It has history behind, it has a magic of its own, and as long as October keeps its 31 days, thi won't change. Jason Mankey wrote an incredible post about the matter that you should read.
Although it bothers a lot of Pagans, and I myself felt insulted when I started writing this post, now I'm thinking: Why does it bother us? We can still celebrate Samhain AND Halloween the same day. I mean, it's not like President Donald Trump cares a whack about a world-wide festivity or has any chance of changing it, mind you.
Halloween is a magical time for me, it has been since I was a kid and for many, MANY witches and muggles as well. It doesn't make any difference when we celebrate it, although I am a 365-day-Halloween kind of person, to be honest. Who cares if anyone thinks Halloween should be on April 17th? It will still be Halloween.
Kinky regards, K!
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