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Some neopagans are opposed to the celebration of Hallowe'en, stating that it "trivializes Samhain," and "avoid Halloween, because of the interruptions from trick or treaters." | Some neopagans are opposed to the celebration of Hallowe'en, stating that it "trivializes Samhain," and "avoid Halloween, because of the interruptions from trick or treaters." | ||
''The Manitoban'' writes that | ''The Manitoban'' writes that: | ||
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"Wiccans don't officially celebrate Halloween, despite the fact that 31 Oct. will still have a star beside it in any good Wiccan's day planner. Starting at sundown, Wiccans celebrate a holiday known as Samhain. Samhain actually comes from old Celtic traditions and is not exclusive to Neopagan religions like Wicca. While the traditions of this holiday originate in Celtic countries, modern day Wiccans don't try to historically replicate Samhain celebrations. Some traditional Samhain rituals are still practised, but at its core, the period is treated as a time to celebrate darkness and the dead – a possible reason why Samhain can be confused with Halloween celebrations." | "Wiccans don't officially celebrate Halloween, despite the fact that 31 Oct. will still have a star beside it in any good Wiccan's day planner. Starting at sundown, Wiccans celebrate a holiday known as Samhain. Samhain actually comes from old Celtic traditions and is not exclusive to Neopagan religions like Wicca. While the traditions of this holiday originate in Celtic countries, modern day Wiccans don't try to historically replicate Samhain celebrations. Some traditional Samhain rituals are still practised, but at its core, the period is treated as a time to celebrate darkness and the dead – a possible reason why Samhain can be confused with Halloween celebrations." | ||
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==Modern celebrations== | |||
Modern Halloween celebrations occur in cities around the world, with some of the most well-attended being in: | |||
* [[Salem Witch Trials|Salem]], Massachusetts | |||
* West Hollywood, California | |||
* Las Vegas, Nevada | |||
* New Orleans, Louisiana | |||
[[Category:Religious Festivals]] | [[Category:Religious Festivals]] | ||