What truths did you learn that stopped you from dressing up? I am very interested in your answer since I love dressing up for Halloween and can't see why I'd stop.I make the best witch in the world. However, we quit dressing up some years ago because of some truths we learned and because the kids that came to my door kept getting older and bigger and really looked like something out of a horror movie. It took all the fun out of it.
The truths I am talking about have to do with Christianity and the Spiritual Battle going on around us all the time. We chose not to participate in Halloween based on these beliefs.What truths did you learn that stopped you from dressing up? I am very interested in your answer since I love dressing up for Halloween and can't see why I'd stop.
My family has never participated in Halloween because of these beliefs. I was never allowed to dress up or pass out candy when I was younger. It was quite a sad thing for me when all of my friends would come to school with their costumes and bags of candy I'm hoping to rectify that this year. I would love to start a Halloween tradition for my kids, but I have no clue where to begin. I fear I'm a bit too old for trick-or-treating and they are too young, but I would like to go and I would love to do SOMETHING for them...and myself!The truths I am talking about have to do with Christianity and the Spiritual Battle going on around us all the time. We chose not to participate in Halloween based on these beliefs.
My family has never participated in Halloween because of these beliefs. I was never allowed to dress up or pass out candy when I was younger. It was quite a sad thing for me when all of my friends would come to school with their costumes and bags of candy I'm hoping to rectify that this year. I would love to start a Halloween tradition for my kids, but I have no clue where to begin. I fear I'm a bit too old for trick-or-treating and they are too young, but I would like to go and I would love to do SOMETHING for them...and myself!
I've heard about how much fun haunted houses are, but I'm a bit of a chicken but those are great ideas! Thanks!
Just an idea, but maybe have a little Halloween party for them? Halloween themed meal or Halloween movie, along with a few decorations? Could be nice...
I sincerely hope that most people don't take witches and ghosts and goblins so seriously. The bad old days of the Puritan witch hunts in New England should have taught everyone a lesson. Halloween is just for fun. What's really scary is not Halloween monsters, but religious extremists who are so superstitious (or paranoid) that they want to outlaw Halloween.My family has never participated in Halloween because of these beliefs. I was never allowed to dress up or pass out candy when I was younger. It was quite a sad thing for me when all of my friends would come to school with their costumes and bags of candy I'm hoping to rectify that this year.
Bwra, bwra?I've heard about how much fun haunted houses are, but I'm a bit of a chicken but those are great ideas! Thanks!
I could not have said it better.I sincerely hope that most people don't take witches and ghosts and goblins so seriously. The bad old days of the Puritan witch hunts in New England should have taught everyone a lesson. Halloween is just for fun. What's really scary is not Halloween monsters, but religious extremists who are so superstitious (or paranoid) that they want to outlaw Halloween.
I have been around children in school that grew up this way and they devour everything they can get their hands on having to do with Halloween. Books, stories, videos, tales all appeal to them. It seems they are hungry for the things they cannot have.My family has never participated in Halloween because of these beliefs. I was never allowed to dress up or pass out candy when I was younger. It was quite a sad thing for me when all of my friends would come to school with their costumes and bags of candy I'm hoping to rectify that this year. I would love to start a Halloween tradition for my kids, but I have no clue where to begin. I fear I'm a bit too old for trick-or-treating and they are too young, but I would like to go and I would love to do SOMETHING for them...and myself!
Yes, that is often the case when children are denied the opportunity to partake in common cultural celebrations. I respect the right of parents to practice their religion as they see fit, but I do feel bad for the kids who feel left out.I have been around children in school that grew up this way and they devour everything they can get their hands on having to do with Halloween. Books, stories, videos, tales all appeal to them. It seems they are hungry for the things they cannot have.
Agreed Isis. I believe that all the facts should be presented to the child and then the "we choose not to particpate because....." parent speech. That way, the child would be less curious and semi understand what is going on.Yes, that is often the case when children are denied the opportunity to partake in common cultural celebrations. I respect the right of parents to practice their religion as they see fit, but I do feel bad for the kids who feel left out.