Why Halloween is the most Christian holiday on our calendar
Halloween is the season where the world examines deeply spiritual topics. Phil Wyman was so concerned that Christians were missing out on opportunities to share their faith that he moved to Salem, Massachusetts - the home of the 1692 witch trials. Here, he explains why Christians have nothing to fear from Halloween
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