Why begrudge them this one occasion?

For Halloween, Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy urged the faithful to promote Christian-centered celebrations such as the Parade of Saints instead of Halloween parties featuring “spooky costumes and demonic imagery”.

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Especially for kids, Uy encouraged parents and parishes to use the Parade of Saints as an opportunity to help them learn about holy men and women.

"Pagka daghan mga bata motoo og tiaw-tiaw unya kinsay nasayod no unsay gibati sa yawa nga gisundog sa atong mga anak, lipay pud ang yawa oi, nag ngisi pud. Ti-aw mo ba na gisundog sila sa mga bata, mga demonyo lipay oi. Mao na atong likayan," he said in a report in this newspaper.