Halloween

[GreenMunchkin]

I didn't like the choices. I don't like the wording about celebrating as long as you call it something else. This insinuates that you are really celebrating it. I really don't think it's good to have any part of it, but our church does have a Hallelujah party with games, and a gospel presentation for children. I have mixed feelings about it but, I think that if they are presenting the Gospel, and glorifying God with it, then it is good. If it is basically a halloween party that is just called something else,but nothing that really brings glory to God, or separates it from your standard halloween celebration, then it doesn;t sit as well with me.

Romans!!! Is so so wonderful to see you!

 

[Romanseight2005]

I wish there were other occasions for costumes. Like, I wish it was common for grown-ups to have old-fashioned masquerade balls to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries or Tuesdays or whatever. Those would be cool.

My son likes to dress up in Super hero costumes, etc. So we just let him do that throughout the year whenever it suits his fancy. That way he doesn't feel that he is missing out on something October 31st.

 

[Annabel Lee]

We are going on vacation over Halloween, so there will be no candy or trick or treating this year. My daughter is concerned, she doesn't know where we are going, so she isn't sure if it will be as much fun as Halloween at home is, but I'm sure she won't mind when she finds out we are going to Disney World.

I don't think she'll mind either.

 

[Romanseight2005]

Romans!!! Is so so wonderful to see you!

You too Sweetie!

 

[JPPT1974]

We have a Halloween Harvest festival
That is an alternative to the holiday.

 

[synger]

Gem is so excited about Hallowe'en. She has a mermaid costume for the school party, and an angel costume for trick-or-treating. We carved pumpkins this past weekend. We get three.. one for each of us. Hers is a ghost, and is carved in a white pumpkin. The other two are regular orange ones. Mine is crossed swords and a laurel wreath (kinda heraldic looking). Hunter's is a flag.

We've also been teaching her about Reformation Day (which is also October 31). So we've watched Luther, and have been learning "A Mighty Fortress" from our hymnal.

 

[Rhamiel]

wow that sounds like a great Halloween

 

[Latreia]

I think that everyone should be able to regard Halloween in any way they like.

Just try not to be a Hallowmeanie.

 

[Albion]

I think Halloween is a great day for the kids, and I can see the fun they are having going door to door. Frankly, I get a little tired of opening the door a hundred times and doing the same thing over and over, but I do it for them and because I remember what it meant to me at one time and what I meant to my kids in turn. It's innocent fun and nothing I'd oppose so long as the references to gore are kept under control. But it is mainly older kids who seem interested in that, not so much the younger ones for whom the day is more important.

 

[synger]

I agree. Most of the costumes for younger children tend to be more innocent -- gummy bears and toys, angels, fairies (really big this year), ninjas, pirates, clowns... the basic costumes.


I think my favorite cheap costume was when I went to a party (as an adult) as a bunch of grapes. I wore black pants and shirt, and got a bag of purple balloons. I blew them up and safety-pinned them to my clothes.

Note: If anyone tries this, please remember to leave some clear space on your bottom... unless you want to stand all night like I did. *laughs*