Today, October 31, there will be the observance of two very different types of holidays.

Reformation Day is celebrated today in remembrance of reformation by Lutheran and some reformed church communities. Reformation Day observes the anniversary of Martin Luther bringing in Protestant Reformation. Today in 1517, Luther wrote a letter to the Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg. In that letter he included something we call the 95 Theses. Today these Theses are known as the main catalyst for Protestant Reformation. They protest against indulgences.

Of course the other holiday observed today, mostly for non-religious reasons, is Halloween. Halloween is mostly a holiday observed for fun by kids, and some adults. Kids go out “Trick or Treating” by knocking on doors of neighbors who in turn give them candy. Halloween is not celebrated worldwide. It is mainly observed in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada.

To those of you celebrating either of these holidays, Happy Reformation Day and Happy Halloween.