Religious Roots of Halloween

Religious Roots of Halloween
Other 28.10.2026 / Wednesday / 15:00 - 16:00 Patton Hall (RLP), 305 23RD ST E, Austin, Texas 78712 Get tickets

The Department of Religious Studies invites you to the Religious Roots of Halloween. Professors Brent Landau and Jon Schofer will explore the history, symbolism, and origins this holiday has in Christian and pagan religious traditions. Free treats for attending students.

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