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Don’t inflict holiday beliefs on others

I response to the recent article, “Christians balk at Halloween on Sunday”: Please remind these good Christians that Halloween is a Christian holiday. It is Hallowed Eve, the eve of All Saints Day, which is celebrated on Nov. 1. Maybe Bible studies are needed.

It is more commercial but so is Christmas. Practice what you choose, but don’t inflict your beliefs on everyone else.

Pat Hedrich

Oak Harbor

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