This celebration originates from the Celtic holiday Samhain. Samhain is a Feast of the Dead. As a Celtic holiday, thepowerful group behind the Celts were the Druids - a secret society who ruled with terror, sorcery, and witchcraft. Samhain was the most important day of the year for the Druids.
The belief was that on October 31st the evil spirits would come and make contact with the living. If food and shelter were not provided for these evil spirits they would torment those who did not provide for them.
In order to evade the tormenting spirits, the people would “dress up” as ghosts, witches, etc. Part of the Samhain celebration included human and animal sacrifices.
The familiar phrase “Trick or treat” comes from the tradition of the origins of Halloween where children were dressed up in costumes and if not given a “treat”, they would perform a “trick” on anyone who did not give a “treat”. This “trick” was actually a curse on the home and it’s occupants.
Both Jenny Weaver (an ex-witch) and John Ramirez (an ex-satanic high priest) strongly warn Christian’s against participating in Halloween activities. Two of the many reasons they give are that the costumes are part of the child sacrifice that happens in the dark world if witchcraft, and the candy handed out is “prayed” over/cursed anywhere from the manufacturing plants to the very homes the candy is handed out from.
San Pedro has many festivals and parties that are specifically focused on the demonic activity in the area. Here are a few
1. This Sunday the author of a book about the various hauntings around SP will be sharing stories.
2. The waterfront is offering a haunted cruise
3. Cabrillo Marina Aquarium is offering Sea Scare
4. A Halloween Prom celebrating dark magic
5. At Cabrillo Beach there are regular animal sacrifices taking place.
6. A quick drive through any neighborhood in San Pedro will show you the priority that is given to celebrating this evil day.
7. All of these events, and more, are taking place starting this Friday October 21st.
Please keep this in your minds as you intercede, and as the Spirit leads, for San Pedro.
Below are photos of the social media advertisements for these events.
Notice the last photo from one of the local coffee shops, Sirens, is offering an altar for the dead.
We love and pray for the people either participating and/or sponsoring these events. Jesus died for all of us. Many participate with a great deal of innocence. Yet whereever the enemy is active, we are called to resist. Pray prayers of protection over this city and that all spirits of darkness would be prevented access to our city and homes. Use the Name of Jesus.
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