Philippine Diocese: March of Saints Replaces Halloween Monsters

Philippines: The Archdiocese of Cotabato has decided to recapture the essence of “Undas” (Halloween) by encouraging its parishes to organize wholesome activities that will highlight the lives and virtues of Catholic saints, replacing the popular Halloween practices.

Several parishes are promoting the ‘March of Saints’ practice, dressing up children as saints and martyrs instead of the usual scary Halloween costumes. More here.