The origins of Halloween are pagan and rooted in witchcraft

The origins of Halloween are pagan and rooted in witchcraft. Christians should not celebrate or take part in Halloween.

Galatians 5:16-26
16) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18) But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20) Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21) Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23) Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24) And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26) Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

 The Attraction of Witchcraft
While curiosity may get many people interested in witchcraft, the main reason why many have become witches and wizards is that they lusted after power. Not being contented with using normal means to get things done, they craved for supernatural power – power over objects (alchemy), power over nature (to change the weather, to fly or become invisible), power over spirits (to invoke them for consultation), power over ailments (either to heal or to inflict diseases on those whom they hate), power over people (to induce them to obey them and carry out their will).
As they seek to possess such power, they become very susceptible to the suggestions of Satan, and willingly accept his terms and conditions for such power. This power comes with a price – they have to pledge allegiance to the Devil and be willing to carry out his will. But they do not mind the cost, because all that they want is unlimited power.
One example of this desire for power can be found in Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8:9-11). Initially, this sorcerer seemed to repent and sincerely believe in Christ, and so Philip the evangelist baptized him. But later on we learn that he had ulterior motives for becoming a Christian. Simon was greatly impressed by the signs and wonders of Philip and the apostles. These wonders were apparently more spectacular than his own magic which he had been using to gain respect and honour from the people. He was therefore interested in getting the power to do what they did and to bestow the Holy Spirit on whoever he wills. Because of this, Peter rebuked him and Simon begged Peter not to let God’s judgment fall upon him.

The Danger of Witchcraft
This lust for power causes people to transgress the limits of power that God has given to us, and to usurp prerogatives that belong to God alone. For example, God’s prerogative to disclose the future or secrets of the spiritual realm is usurped by astrology, fortune-telling, palmistry, Ouija boards, tarot cards, crystal ball gazing, etc. God’s prerogative to protect and to save is usurped by the use of lucky charms and talismans to ward off evil.
Witchcraft appeals to the sinful nature of man, which longs to become like God Himself. This was Satan’s sin when he fell from being the highest archangel in heaven – "I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High." (Isaiah 14:14). This was also the appeal that Satan used to tempt Eve in the Garden of Eden – "ye shall be as gods" (Genesis 3:5).
Those who dabble in witchcraft sometimes claim that they use their power for good rather than for evil, e.g. to help those who are sick. They say that the powerful forces involved in witchcraft are neutral and can either be harnessed for good or evil. And they claim that they are not worshipping the Devil, but a particular goddess, or a god who has horns, based on a pagan cult that existed before Christianity (we know that this is Satan in disguise). However, the end does not justify the means. No matter how good one’s intentions may be, the power and means to do it are Satanic, and are therefore hated by God.
God said this in Deuteronomy 18:10-13 – "There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee." Micah 5:12 "And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers.’’ (see also: Jeremiah 27:9 and Isaiah 47:13-15)

Deliverance from Witchcraft
If someone has dabbled in the occult or witchcraft and wants to be delivered, what should he do? He must stop his practices completely and renounce them by destroying all his books on witchcraft. He must of course receive Christ as His Saviour, and trust God’s promises to deliver him, particular the promise that is found in 1 John 4:4 – "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world."
The power of God is obviously greater than any occult power. And that power is available to all who sincerely call on the name of Jesus Christ and trust in His divine promises. And while the power of the occult is real, and we must be watchful of Satan’s devices and ready to resist him, let us not become too occupied with the occult, lest we become distracted from our devotion to the Lord and to His Word. The Lord Jesus should ever remain the main object of our attention and devotion at all times. —Pastor