I thought we could take a break from serious discussions this week and start a discussion instead about Halloween.
Do you celebrate it? If so, how?
Leave a comment and share any fun stuff that you and your family do for Halloween, or just your opinion.
I’ll go first. Typically, we attend an alternative Fall Festival celebration at our church.
Your turn …
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5 responses so far ↓
1 Robert Hruzek // Oct 31, 2007 at
Actually, if we could, we wouldn’t even acknowledge Halloween, and we try not to, er, “celebrate” it at all. It’s not easy, though; you pretty much have to give out candy when the kids come by.
2 Lesly // Oct 31, 2007 at
I just moved to Houston last month, and I’m spending this Halloween wondering whether children trick-or-treat in our new apartment complex… I bought back-up candy to be prepared.
3 Laura // Oct 31, 2007 at
Thanks Robert and Lesly!
That’s good feedback. I actually went to my insurance agent and she said something similar – that she hoped no one would show up!
Usually we don’t give out candy because we are not home – we are at the alternative activity.
4 Matt Keegan // Nov 1, 2007 at
Laura, our church does the same thing — they provide a harvest festival alternative. It is a huge event with blow up slides, games, guest choir, candy, cook out, pony rides and more.
Last year was the first year our church sponsored this type of event and it was big. This year, more than 3000 people attended.
There is a way to avoid the darkness of Halloween — shine the light of the love of Jesus Christ brightly! I think a lot of churches understand this and many people seem grateful that there is an alternative to house-to-house trick or treating.
5 Laura // Nov 1, 2007 at
Hi Matt!
I think Fall Festivals are a tremendous community ministry. It’s a wonderful way to share the truth by doing and also gives parents a much safer alternative than going door-to-door.