Halloween, in the mainstream a surface-level holiday characterized by costumes and candy, carries pagan undertones that can trouble some who practice religions that take issue with the occult or condemn idol worship.
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Kailee Shores covers religion for the Chattanooga Times Free Press. She joined the newsroom as a breaking news reporter in January 2025. She holds a degree in journalism from Middle Tennessee State University.
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