Why I Let My Kids Go Trick-or-Treating

We'd never celebrated Halloween, and yet …

Ellie Lofaro

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October 31, 2007 11:09 AM

Thankyou!!

I have a 5 year old and a 1 year old. We have not done halloween before although my MIL has pushed it hard. This year I decided to let them do it. My 5yo is a clown (she is SO cute) and my 1yo is a cow (bell and all). My husand and I also trick or treated as kids. But I agree it was so much different back then. When I read what you said about taking back the holiday. I had thought the same thing. We are on the path of giving over Christmas. In 100 years it is not going to have anything to do with Christ it will just be another worldly hoilday unless we stop it now and take it back. Again thanks for helping me see that i am not wrong for allowing my children to do this.

October 31, 2007 5:55 AM

cjw

Why not encourage and invite your child's friends and their parents to attend some of the indoor events sponsored by local churches, where they can also get all the candy they want with good christian games and atmosphere. Many of these events are called Halleluhiah Parties. Many people gravitate to these without realizing it because they know they are much safer and it's really where they and their family should be, plus I think these are a great witness to the local community.I've also seen many carve pumkins with christian messages and the candles that light them are symbolic to the light of Jesus, for He is the light of the world.I truly believe evil can be turned to portray good, it's just a matter of taking a stand against evil, and showing the good side of Jesus.

October 18, 2007 11:51 AM

Holly

To Marjorie Fowler- It's so sad to hear you say it is not your job to ensure that your children have a fun and happy childhood, as well as love & fear God. It is, indeed, a parent's job to create a happy childhood for their children. When my kids grow up, I know they will say, "My mom was great fun, a Christian, loved us and made sure we had a joyful upbringing". I hope your kids will have a sliver of joy growing up, instead of being bombarded by all your legalism. God does intend joy in our day-to-day lives. Halloween for the Christian is about having fun, dressing up, getting candy, playing games. Their childhood will be OVER in a flash. I refuse to have regrets about bringing joy to the childhood of my beauties. They're too precious. I won't steal their joy away, thus creating rebellion later in life, as well as resentment of me and/or God. They will be presented the truth of Christ: loving, gracious, giving, and indeed: FUN. God bless your family. Kudos to the author.