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Some people ask-"how did Haloween start?- or they debate on how Haloween started. Read the article below do see how Halaween really started.

How Haloween Started

Some people believe that Halloween is the devil’s birthday but it’s not. Halloween started when the Ancient Celts considered October 1^st the end of the year and also the only time of the year where the spiritual ghosts could come back and visit their living relatives. So they put out food and drink for the dead and left their windows, doors, and gates unlocked so the spirits could come. Some believed that if they left treats on their front porch, the spirits would not harm them. Later on as Christianity spread, November 1^st became know as All Saints’ Day and the day before that is known as Halloween. And that is why we dress up and people hand out “treats”. If you don’t believe this, checkout the website http://www.faqkids.com/idx/24/121/Holidays/article/How_did_Halloween_start.html.

Have you ever heard of Calvay Chapel in Philadelphia? Well if you go to church there, then you will now about Crosswalk Jr. High. If you don't go there, Crosswalk Jr. High is a ministry for 6th - 9th grades. Crosswalk Jr. High is not just church, they also have lot's of fun activities. Read the articles below to find out all the information about some of the activities. To get more informaiton you can visit the website www.ccphilly.org and you can even find information about the school and church.

F.A.T Friday stands for Football After Turkey Friday. It’s November 24, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For 6^th grade –8^th graders girls and guys. It’s at Calvary Christian Academy at the sports field in the front of the sanctuary. Drop off and pick up is at the CPAC, which is at the rear end of the building. We will be playing touch football. If you hand in your registration before 11/22 it’s only $5.00, but if you hand it in after 11/22 it costs $10.00. for more information and directions visit their website at www.ccphilly .com.

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