costume sewing :( I'm depressed lol 1|1|same here......first ;yr in many many yrs..that i dont get take a child out .......|couponsnsamples|couponsnsamples@hotmail.com|12:33:46|10/31/2008|
i think it means we are getting OLD 2|2|Maybe lol but next year it starts over here with Zach :)|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|12:38:38|10/31/2008|
>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 12:33 PM (Eastern)
>by 205.188.116.68 i think
>it means we are getting OLD
>
3|3|Question here..... Is it wrong to let them go trick or treating or am I wrong for not letting them go? I feel like it is a evil day set aside for evil and I come from the north where they make it all evil I live in the south now and I feel guilty at times please give me your advice thanks JEANNIE|jeannie1017|ajgsartwell@aol.com|12:59:30|10/31/2008|
>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 12:38 PM (Eastern) by 96.28.98.152>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 12:33 PM (Eastern)
>>by 205.188.116.68 i think
>>it means we are getting OLD
>>
>
5|4|Halloween is not Evil Unless it's against your relgion for what ever reason let them go out|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|13:15:38|10/31/2008|
And by up north waht do you meen? I was born n raised in NJ and Halloween was not made out to be evil 14|4|Maybe this will help you deciede. But when it comes down to it you know whats best for you and yours so you will be in the right.|nancygal|brennansnanna@hotmail.com|15:54:38|10/31/2008|
Christians and Halloween: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
By David Morrison
Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is it a pagan holiday or a Christian holiday? What is the Protestant opinion of Halloween? Is the fundamentalist view right, or the softer evangelical one? What is the Catholic perspective on Halloween? Where do we draw the line between Halloween fun and Satanic evil? Thankfully, David Morrison answers these questions and more in a calm and moderate fashion. This article is available as a printer-friendly PDF file: Christians and Halloween: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween (.pdf).
In a little over a week it will be Halloween (technically Hallowe'en, but we have employed the popular spelling). Here in my corner of the Northwest (where the wintry dark and gloom come early and ANY reason to put up decorations is welcome) the strings of orange-colored lights have been up and shining since the end of September. In the evening almost every house has at least one Jack-o'-Lantern smiling out its snaggle toothed grin. And, of course, the department stores and costume shops are doing a lively business as the older folks get ready for autumn balls and dances and the little ones for a night of trick-or-treating.
Frankly, I like Halloween time. Not just the crisp autumn air and the gorgeous Gypsy quilt of fall colors as the trees turn, but I like the orange lights, the glowing pumpkin faces, the kids in their masks and costumes. And (I will readily admit) I do enjoy a good ghost story, a deliciously creepy tale told in front of a fireplace amidst a circle of friends on a chilly night. Having said that, I must also acknowledge that I also know the dangers of this time of year. Not just the physical dangers of Halloween pranks gone too far, or the dangers of tampered with treats given out by sick and perverse people, real as those are. I mean the real spiritual dangers of this season.
Most of the goings-on at Halloween time are, let's be real, just plain, harmless fun. I am no Puritan who would deny some frolic and silliness to well-meaning people, especially in these all too tense times of ours. There are other activities though that go on around Halloween that we who are Christians must be aware of...and wary of. In the past two decades there has been a resurgence of paganism and witchcraft in our culture, largely in response to the secularization of our nation. If people feel a spiritual void, they will fill it with something, and the often colorful, folksy rites and accoutrements of popular witchcraft and paganism are very, very attractive. I will admit that I have, out of curiosity, walked into a so-called New Age shop and been quite fascinated. All the candles, the mystic paraphernalia, the lovely fragrance of incense, the various "oracles" one can buy, the intriguingly titled books, the jewelry and clothing all can be quite appealing to the senses. Used to find power apart from our Holy God, however, they can also be damning to our immortal souls.
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I have noticed over the years that it's at Halloween time that many otherwise devout, God-fearing people will go to a seance, allow someone to read the Tarot for them, will dabble in a little "harmless white magic" (there is no such thing as "harmless magic" by the way), and otherwise play around with things forbidden by Scripture and the Church. And THAT is where the danger lies. The Powers of Darkness draw us in, not so much by great temptations, but by little enticements. "Oh, but that Tarot reading was just silly fun! (But, the reader did seem awfully accurate, didn't she?)", "I know we Christians don't believe in reincarnation...but that little past life regression game...well, it was so real!", "Oh, I don't really believe in these candle burning rituals, but the colored candles are so pretty and, well, they do help me feel better." And on and on. But doing these things...small and innocent as they may seem to us...not only open the door (even just a little) to Evil, they are sinful. I will quote a fairly long passage from the official Catechism of the Catholic Church.
All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to 'unveil' the future. Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the final analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe God alone...All practices of magic or sorcery...are gravely contrary to the virtue of religion (Catechism of the Catholic Church: 2116, 2117).
So, while it is perfectly legitimate to decorate one's house with orange lights and carved pumpkins, to dunk for apples and go to dances, to even indulge in a spooky tale or two, the Church warns us quite bluntly not to cross the line into the sin of witchcraft and sorcery and tells us plainly what that includes. If we have crossed that line then we need to confess our sins to God and His Church and receive the assurance of pardon, grace, and restoration.
For those of us who are Catholics (or in a church that follows the Western liturgical calendar) we can have a truly Happy Halloween by keeping the festival as the Church originally intended. Halloween means "All Hallows' Eve," an old-fashioned way of saying, "The Eve of All Saints' Day." Originally the end of October and the beginning of November was the time when the pagan Celts celebrated the end of their year giving it the name Samhain (pronounced "Sah-win"). They believed that at that time the veil between this world and the next was very thin and that the dead came through to confront the living for good ... or evil. The Church, in order to counteract the pagan feast, introduced the Feast of All Saints, the day when all the triumphant dead in Christ would be commemorated and celebrated. No longer would the time be one of fear of death and the dead but one of "rejoicing with the Saints in Light".
The first thing we can do as Catholic Christians then is to tell people what Halloween is really about and witness to our faith in the "sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." We can tell others that as Christians "we believe in the Communion of Saints and the Life Everlasting," that those who have died in Christ are actually MORE alive than we, and pray with and for us. I know of one family that has an icon of "All the Saints," showing the "great cloud of witnesses." They put it outside their door on Halloween with a white candle burning before it. When the kids come trick-or-treating they explain what the icon is all about. Another person I know puts little tracts (along with goodies!) into the kids' bags.
Within our homes we can (and should) celebrate the day in our prayers, commemorating and thanking God for all the saints of every age...those known and those unknown...and unite our prayers to theirs in one great paean of praise. The best thing we can do however is to go to Mass. The holy days and feasts are gifts of the Church to us, opportunities to unite with our brothers and sisters and celebrate our common Faith in Jesus Christ, to join with "angels and archangels and all the company of Heaven" in making Eucharist to the Lord of Hosts. The radiance from the votive candles we light there and from the light of faith in our hearts will far outshine in splendor the glow from all the strings of orange lights and Jack-o'-lanterns in the world.
We can also remember to keep the day after All Saints' Day. November 2nd is All Souls' Day when we remember those who have died in Christ, whose final salvation is assured, but who are still undergoing the final sanctification of God's purifying Love. We can and should pray for our departed loved ones - grandparents, parents, beloved children, dear friends fallen asleep in the Lord - asking for them a final and full entrance into the Heavenly Kingdom and a full, clear view of the Divine Countenance.
So, do let's have fun. Autumn is a lovely time of year and indulging in the folk customs of our community can add some charm to our lives. But for a truly Happy Halloween, let's commemorate our brothers and sisters, the Saints in Light, and pray that we too may one day join them in that day where there is no darkness, but only the Radiance of Christ.
A Prayer to be used on All Hallows' Eve
O God, the King of saints, we praise and glorify your holy Name for all your servants who have finished their course in your faith and fear: for the blessed Virgin Mary; for the holy patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs; and for all your other righteous servants, known to us and unknown; and we pray that, encouraged by their examples, aided by their prayers, and strengthened by their fellowship, we also may be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 504.
A Prayer for All Soul's Day
Remember, Lord, those who have died and have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially those for whom we now pray, N. and N. May these, and all who sleep in Christ, find in your presence light, happiness, and peace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Canon of the Mass, Eucharistic Prayer I
For a departed loved one
Almighty God, we remember this day before you your faithful servant N.; and we pray that, having opened to him the gates of larger life, you will receive him more and more into your joyful service, that, with all who have faithfully served you in the past, he may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
BCP, p. 202 adapted
Orthodox Troparion for All Saints' Day
Throughout the world, Your Church, O Christ our God, is adorned with the blood of Your martyrs, as with purple and fine linen. Through them she cries to You: Send down Your pity upon Your people. To Your Church grant peace, and to our souls the Great Mercy. Amen.
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15|5|Also you may want to check with some of the local churches around here they are have Treat or trunk night thats where folks park in the church parking lot and let the kids trick or treat from there (all chruch members are passing out candy not just anyone) no scarry or bad customes allowed. Open to all|nancygal|brennansnanna@hotmail.com|15:58:14|10/31/2008|
nancygal 4|1|I went many years with out having to bring kids trick or treating now I bring grandson and I love it sorry I missed his first 4 years of it but now I get to do it all the time or at least till he tells me stay home nanna that will be a sad day as it is this year he said nanna you dont have to dress up for me this year darn I was having fun dressing up lol Happy Holloween all.|nancygal|brennansnanna@hotmail.com|13:06:58|10/31/2008|
nancygal 6|2|Oh Nancy I say dress up anyway lol I used to do it to answer the door but it got to crazy with trying to get the house all set up too|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|13:17:36|10/31/2008|
>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 01:06 PM (Eastern)
>by 207.69.140.23nancygal
7|2|I lived all my life 39 years in MARYLAND now 2 years in Alabama.... Well they would burn crosses. bomb houses with poop, toilet paper, fake blood, they also killed animals and leave them on people's porches, I was told as a Christian we shouldn't trick or treat just asking please don't get ill with me I need to feel good about the decision I make. Thanks JEANNIE|jeannie1017|ajgsartwell@aol.com|13:19:20|10/31/2008|
>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 01:06 PM (Eastern)
>by 207.69.140.23nancygal
8|3|Well I think you must ahved lived in a bad neighborhood On the night before Halloween some would go out and toilet paper homes n trees|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|13:23:46|10/31/2008|
but we never had anything like cross burning I'm Catholic and I was never told that Trick or Treating was Evil 9|4|Well I lived 30 min's from Washington DC. and 30 min's from Baltimore Maryland. It was near Fort Meade and a very good area but it was everytwhere and they also had the local hospitals do x-rays to make sure there wasn't anything in your candy....|jeannie1017|ajgsartwell@aol.com|13:27:12|10/31/2008|
>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 01:23 PM (Eastern)
>by 96.28.98.152but we never had anything
> like cross burning I'm Catholic
>and I was never told that
>Trick or Treating was Evil
10|5|I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and inside is our View on Halloween|carmenanderson|cloudcars@verizon.net|14:10:09|10/31/2008|
The below is a direct quote from the October 8, 2001 Awake
The Truth About Popular Celebrations
WITCHES and ghosts, pumpkins and bonfires, trick or treat. The outward trappings of Halloween are easy to identify. But what lies behind this and similar celebrations? Halloween has also been called All Hallows’ Eve, the eve of All Saints’ Day. This supposedly Christian name, however, hides origins that are far from hallowed. In fact, scholars say that Halloween’s roots go back to a time long before Christianity—the era when the ancient Celts inhabited Britain and Ireland. Using a lunar calendar, the Celts divided the year into two seasons—the dark winter months and the light summer months. On the full moon nearest November 1, the Celts celebrated the festival of Samhain, meaning “Summer’s End.”
This festival, which marked the beginning of the Celtic new year, came at the end of summer, when the harvest had been gathered and the flocks and herds had been brought down from pasture into shelter. The Celts believed that as the days shortened, it was necessary to reinvigorate the sun through various rites and sacrifices. In symbolism of the dying old year, all fires were put out, and the new year was inaugurated with sacred bonfires from which all members of the community rekindled their hearths. These bonfires—an echo of which can be found today in Britain on Guy Fawkes Night and in Brazil in the June festivals—were also thought to frighten away evil spirits.
It was believed that on the festival of Samhain, the veil between the human and the supernatural worlds was parted and spirits, both good and evil, roamed the earth. The souls of the dead were thought to return to their homes, and families would put out food and drink for their ghostly visitors in hopes of appeasing them and warding off misfortune. Thus, today when children dressed as ghosts or witches go from house to house demanding a Halloween treat or threatening a mischievous trick, they unwittingly perpetuate the ancient rituals of Samhain. Jean Markale comments in his book Halloween, histoire et traditions (Halloween—History and Traditions): “In receiving something in their hands, they establish, on a symbolic level that they do not understand, a brotherly exchange between the visible and the invisible worlds. That is why the Halloween masquerades . . . are in fact sacred ceremonies.”
Since people believed that the barriers between the physical and supernatural realms were down, they thought that humans were able to cross over into the spirit world with ease. Samhain was therefore a particularly auspicious time to unlock the secrets of the future. Apples or hazelnuts, both viewed as products of sacred trees, were used to divine information concerning marriage, sickness, and death. For example, apples with identifying marks were placed in a tub of water. By seizing an apple using only the mouth, a young man or woman was supposed to be able to identify his or her future spouse. This divination practice survives today in the Halloween game of bobbing for apples.
Samhain was also characterized by drunken revelry and a casting aside of inhibitions. “Traditional values, if not flouted, were reversed,” states Markale. “What was forbidden was allowed, and what was allowed was forbidden.” Halloween still reflects this spirit today, which no doubt accounts to a great extent for its increasing popularity. Commenting on this, The Encyclopedia of Religion describes Halloween nowadays as “a time when adults can also cross cultural boundaries and shed their identities by indulging in an uninhibited evening of frivolity. Thus, the basic Celtic quality of the festival as an evening of annual escape from normal realities and expectations has remained into the twentieth century.”
Religious Rivalry
Following the potato famine in the 19th century, Irish immigrants took Halloween and its customs to the United States. From there it has returned to Europe in the past few years. The growing popularity of Halloween, though, is not viewed favorably by all. As notes the newspaper Le Monde, “Halloween, which coincides with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (November 1 and 2) and could even replace them, is making shopkeepers happy and panicking churchmen.”
Church representatives in France have expressed concern over the decline of these traditional Catholic holidays in favor of Halloween, seeing it as a sign of the “paganization of society.” For Stanislas Lalanne, spokesman for France’s Conference of Catholic Bishops, Halloween ‘distorts the meaning of life and death.’ The bishop of Nice, Jean Bonfils, stated that “this festival and its rituals have nothing to do with our Mediterranean and Christian culture,” and he warned Catholics against “the most important festival of Satanists the world over.”
Commenting on the French abandonment of Catholic traditions for such pagan festivals, Hippolyte Simon, bishop of Clermont-Ferrand, notes: “It is as if French society were looking for a kind of civil religion capable of replacing Christian symbolism.” He writes: “At Halloween the dead are imitated and their ‘ghosts’ come back to frighten us and threaten us with death. On All Saints’ Day, in contrast, we affirm that the departed are alive and that we are promised to rejoin them in the City of God.”—Vers une France païenne? (Toward a Pagan France?)
In a similar vein, Carlo Maria Martini, cardinal of Milan, Italy, urged Italians not to abandon Catholic holidays, declaring that Halloween is “alien to our tradition, which has immense value and must be continued. All Souls’ Day is a celebration that belongs to our history. It is the moment in which hope for eternal life unfolds, a moment in which the Lord makes us understand that there is more to life than that on earth.” Many sincere Catholics no doubt feel the same way. Yet, is the distinction between Halloween and All Souls’ Day as clear-cut as these comments would lead us to believe? What does a close examination of the roots of these Catholic holidays reveal?
A Hallowed Masquerade
The Catholic Encyclopedia defines All Saints’ Day as a feast to “honour all the saints, known and unknown.” At the end of the second century, so-called Christians began to honor those who had been martyred for their faith and, believing that they were already with Christ in heaven, prayed to them to intercede on their behalf. A regular commemoration began when on May 13, 609 or 610 C.E., Pope Boniface IV dedicated the Pantheon—the Roman temple of all the gods—to Mary and all the martyrs. Markale comments: “The Roman gods left their place to the saints of the triumphant religion.”
The change of date to November came under Pope Gregory III (731-741 C.E.), who dedicated a chapel in Rome to all the saints and ordered that they be honored on November 1. Exactly why he did this is unknown. But it may have been because such a holiday was already being celebrated on this date in England. The Encyclopedia of Religion points out: “Samhain remained a popular festival among the Celtic people throughout the christianization of Great Britain. The British church attempted to divert this interest in pagan customs by adding a Christian celebration to the calendar on the same date as Samhain. . . . The medieval British commemoration of All Saints’ Day may have prompted the universal celebration of this feast throughout the Christian church.”
Markale points out the increasing influence of Irish monks throughout Europe at this time. The New Catholic Encyclopedia also observes: “The Irish often assigned the first of the month to important feasts, and since November 1 was also the beginning of the Celtic winter, it would have been a likely date for a feast of all the saints.” Finally, in 835 C.E., Pope Gregory IV made this festival universal.
As for All Souls’ Day, on which prayers are recited in order to help souls in purgatory attain heavenly bliss, this holiday was fixed on November 2 during the 11th century by the monks of Cluny, France. While All Souls’ Day is ostensibly a Catholic holiday, it is clear that confusion existed in the minds of ordinary folk. The New Catholic Encyclopedia notes that “throughout the Middle Ages it was popular belief that the souls in purgatory could appear on this day as will-o’-the-wisps, witches, toads, etc.”
Unable to uproot pagan beliefs from the hearts of its flock, the church simply hid them behind a “Christian” mask. Highlighting this fact, The Encyclopedia of Religion says: “The Christian festival, the Feast of All Saints, commemorates the known and unknown saints of the Christian religion just as Samhain had acknowledged and paid tribute to the Celtic deities.”
Popular Celebrations and You
Just how concerned should you be about the dark past of Halloween and similar celebrations? After all, in most people’s minds, Halloween is little more than a time to dress up and have fun. But would you not agree that it is important for parents to make sure that whatever recreation their children pursue is wholesome and not harmful?
A school inspector from France with more than 20 years of experience in teaching was asked about the influence of Halloween on young children. He commented: “I am worried that going from house to house threatening adults in order to obtain sweets can have long-term negative consequences on children. It can foster a selfish and egocentric personality. They learn that by exerting pressure, by demanding with threats, by making others afraid, they can obtain what they want.” Parents must therefore ask themselves, ‘What “lessons” will my children learn from celebrating this holiday?’
Not surprisingly, many families find that giving in to childish demands for treats and costumes can be an expensive undertaking. “Halloween . . . is not a holiday,” observes Robert Rochefort, general director of France’s Research Center for the Study and Observation of Living Conditions, “it is event marketing.” Halloween fills a shopping lull prior to Christmas. In other words, it is just one more thing pressuring people to spend money—money that in many cases they cannot afford to spend. Do you really need to follow the crowd in this regard?
Of even greater concern to Christians, however, is the fact that Halloween and celebrations like it are steeped in paganism. The apostle Paul wrote: “I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons.” (1 Corinthians 10:20-22, New International Version) He also asked: “What common interest can there be between goodness and evil? How can light and darkness share life together? How can there be harmony between Christ and the devil? What can a believer have in common with an unbeliever?” (2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Phillips) The Bible thus condemns the whole idea of putting a Christian mask on a pagan practice!
Also, the Bible warns against the practice of spiritism. (Deuteronomy 18:10-12) While it is true that the vast majority of those who celebrate Halloween would claim to spurn Satanic practices, we should, nevertheless, be aware that historically this holiday has close connections with the occult. Thus, it can serve as a door leading to spiritism, especially for impressionable youths. Pagan rites and traditions tainted by spiritism simply have no place in Christian worship; they are far from harmless.
Finally, there is the fact that Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day are all based on the beliefs that the dead suffer or that they can somehow bring harm to the living. However, the Bible clearly shows that such beliefs are not true, saying: “The living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5) For that reason, the Bible counsels: “All that your hand finds to do, do with your very power, for there is no work nor devising nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol [the common grave of mankind], the place to which you are going.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10) Since the dead are unconscious and thus incapable of harming others or suffering themselves, we have nothing to fear from them. At the same time, prayers to help them are of no use whatsoever. Does this mean that there is no hope for our dead loved ones? No. The Bible assures us that “there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”—Acts 24:15.
With knowledge comes the freedom to choose. We cannot be expected to make intelligent decisions if we do not have all the facts. After considering the facts brought up in this series of articles, what will you decide?
end of quote
11|6|We're christians and chose not to 'celebrate' halloween|Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|14:57:24|10/31/2008|
I think the whole witch, goblin, etc is truly evil and we chose not to go door to door. Actually we do somethign fun each year this day. Usually going shopping is a blast as the stores are empty. it's a great day to start Christmas shopping. This year we are going to my sister in law's house and we're going to have pizza, play dvd family fued, maybe some Uno and just have F U N!
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!)
12|6|It has never been demanded of me to give treats or I will be hurt I have never been threatened by any trick or treater over the years|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|15:05:28|10/31/2008|
In todays world one does not have to wait for Halloween to see the evil in some people it happens everyday of the year To me it is a day for kids ( even some adults) to dress up and have some fun If some coose for whatever reason to not celebrate then that is their choice Jeanne asked for op's on it and I gave mine If she wants to be comfortable in the choice she has made than it may have not been best to ask for op's if some of the answers she gets will upset her jmo 13|7|I agree I have no problem with whoever choses to or not to celebrate it.|Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|15:09:13|10/31/2008|
We made a decision that works for our family each family has to make that for themselves. Honestly after Halloween costumes go 75% off i usually go buy a few for my kids to dress up in and play dress up.
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!)
16|4|Someone got Sons house last night with the TP he called laughing and said he must be getting paid back for the time he did it. I reminded him that he got caught and besides the spanking he got he had to clean it up and help the neighbor for 1 weak. LOl|nancygal|brennansnanna@hotmail.com|16:01:24|10/31/2008|
nancygal 17|1|No TOT here either....my boys are going to the sectionals playoffs for the varsity football team here.....GO HAWKS! :D|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|16:05:17|10/31/2008|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 19|2|That sounds fun wish them luck for me|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|16:09:40|10/31/2008|
>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 04:05 PM (Eastern)
>by 98.213.161.195 "Middle age is when
>you choose your cereal for the
>fiber, not the toy."
18|1|In Depew Ny where I use to live there was beggers night it was the day after or day before holloween the kids would get dressed up then to go trickortreating instead of holloween some went both nights |nancygal|brennansnanna@hotmail.com|16:07:14|10/31/2008|
nancygal 20|1|As Christians our family also does not celebrate Halloween......|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|17:30:31|10/31/2008|
my youngest stayed home from school today, (because of the party at school,)and went bowling with some friends. I do wish they would change it into a fall party instead of Halloween. I can tell you my older kids say they do not regret us making that choice. My friend just moved to Alabama and is thrilled that their are not as many evil looking decorations at everyones house, like you see here in the North, so I thought it was interesting that someone else posted that.
For me personnally, I know that it is a high holy day for Satanists, and it is just something I don't want any part of. There is enough fun the rest of the year, that the celebration of evil is not something I want to teach my kids.
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>Posted on Oct-31-08 at 05:30 PM (Eastern)
>by 64.136.27.227my youngest stayed home from
>school today, (because of the party
>at school,)and went bowling with some
>friends. I do wish they would
>change it into a fall party
>instead of Halloween. I can tell
>you my older kids say they
>do not regret us making that
>choice. My friend just moved
>to Alabama and is thrilled that
>their are not as many evil
>looking decorations at everyones house, like
>you see here in the North,
>so I thought it was interesting
>that someone else posted that.
>For me personnally, I know that it
>is a high holy day for
>Satanists, and it is just something
>I don't want any part of.
>There is enough fun the rest
>of the year, that the celebration
>of evil is not something I
>want to teach my kids.
>
>
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