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Halloween has Catholic origins
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ACI Digital reports that the modern celebration of Halloween has roots in the Catholic Church, despite contemporary depictions of the holiday involving demons, witches, and horror movie themes. While the tradition of children wearing costumes and asking for treats has spread globally, the holiday's origins differ from the current focus on supernatural creatures and adult parties.
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- Reporting@acidigitalO Halloween, sem demônios e bruxas, tem origem católica
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