The Meaning of Halloween

Today is Halloween, a time when kids have fun by dressing up and going to houses asking for treats. But there is a dark side to this holiday too, inherent in the "Trick" part of the threat to do something nasty if a person does not give them treats. What is behind this holiday, this holy-day? Tomorrow, November 1st, is All Saints’ Day, a time to remember and appreciate those who have gone before us and helped this planet. The evening before is a time when the veil between the worlds gets thinner, so spirits that are always around us can be felt more than usual. The dark side also seems to have more license on this day to do tricks and scare people, so I am asking for extra protection from the heavenly hosts on this day for me and my loved ones. Hallowed-eve is supposed to be the Hallowed Evening before the big festival the next day. May we honor the true meaning of the day.