Halloween
has been a controversial festival in the British calendar ever since
Christianity was introduced to Britain. Here we look at both sides
of the argument and find out what Samhain is really about.
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FACTS
Last
year on Mischief Night Halifax Theatre School was burnt down
The
custom of Halloween is traced back to the Druid Festival of
the dead. The Christian church tried to eliminate the Druid
Celebration by offering All Saints Day as a substitute.
Pranks and Mischief were originally played out to represent
the works of fairies and witches.
Bonfire
Night remembers the demise of Guy Fawkes, a Yorkshire man who
tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament .
Naughty
and nice memories From
Mischief night to halloween and bonfire night, share your memories...
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Out? Halloween
and bonfire events in Bradford and West Yorkshire. Your essential
guide.
What do you think about Halloween? Just a bit of fun or
a festival worshipping the devil? Send us your perspective.
Tell us a little bit about yourself, what you think and why?
E-mail westyorkshire@bbc.co.uk
or send a letter to the BBC Bradford and West Yorkshire Website,
City Hall, Channing Way, Bradford, BD1 1HY.
