Halloween's Significance for the Queer Community
Halloween is more than just a night for candy, scary movies, and costumes for queer individuals; it's a time to be their authentic selves without fear of judgment.
"I often say that Halloween is the LGBTQ+ high holy holiday of the year. So yes, I think it is a holiday that is seriously important in the cycle of the queer year,"
Peter Carlson, a professor of religion at California Lutheran University, emphasizes the importance of Halloween to the LGBTQ+ community. The holiday's roots are in Christian and Celtic traditions, specifically All Hallow's Eve and the festival of Samhain.
Despite its origins, Halloween has been embraced by the queer community as a day of celebration and self-expression.
Author's summary: Halloween is a significant holiday for the queer community.