On The Cusp Of Halloween -- Secular Celebration Or Religious Holiday?

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From: Randall Gorman
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 00:00

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   Now on the AMERICAN ATHEISTS web site...

   ON THE CUSP OF HALLOWEEN -- SECULAR CELEBRATION OR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY?

   The night of the Great Pumpkin is almost here.  Learn about the origins of 
Halloween, and how the celebration of this night has become part of the 
culture wars.  We include a brief interview with Wiccan Jean Webb (who is 
challenging the Christian symbolism in her local government seal), Christian 
"Hell Houses" and much more!

   Visit us on the world wide web at http://www.atheists.org/flash.line for 
news, analysis and commentary.

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From: rgorman@atheists.org (Randall Gorman)
Subject: On The Cusp Of Halloween -- Secular Celebration Or Religious Holiday?
Date: 1998/10/30
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