Posted Oct 22, 2009 by Gnomon [See A60420098 for details of new sign-in system]
A196706
Changed all references from "Catholic" to "Christian", as the term Catholic only applies to the Christian Church after the Reformation.
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Posted Oct 22, 2009 by Gnomon [See A60420098 for details of new sign-in system]
mostly in the US and Canada --> mostly in the US, Canada, Scotland and Ireland
occurs on the 31st day of October --> occurs on the evening of 31 October
appartions --> apparitions
'double sight,' --> 'double sight',
An alternative to Trick or Treating include costume parties -->
Alternatives to Trick or Treating include costume parties
1 November to them was the start of a new year -->
1 November to them was the start of winter and of a new year -->
The history in this is rather dodgy, in that it talks about the Roman festival of Pomona getting mixed up with the Celtic festival of Samhain. But Samhain was an Irish festival, and the Romans never got to Ireland. I'll have to think about a major update to fix this, as I'd like it to be Peer Reviewed.
  
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Posted Oct 22, 2009 by The h2g2 Editors
Brilliant work Gnomon, the eye for detail remains as sharp as ever. Much appreciated. Let me know if and when you go to update this.
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