I have read so much lately about how children should not be allowed to celebrate Halloween if they are from a Christian family. I think this is a load of poop! True, Halloween falls on October 31st, which is the eve of All Saints Day, which is a festival day celebrated by some Christian churches. However, the modern celebration of Halloween is not generally thought of as a Christian time of worship.
For children there is no religious significance involved in the day itself. When children go trick-or-treating or visit "haunted houses" at the local shopping center, they are not thinking about it as part of any religious belief or behavior. Children are just trying to "have fun" as they would at a movie or amusement park. They are playing dress up, having a night out with friends and getting some candy in the end.
There are many other things we do for fun, that are solely for entertainment. That’s what entertainment is..... Playing Candy Land or the Wii, for example, can be relaxing....it can occupy the time.
People should see trick or treating in the same light.... It’s just plain fun! So dress up, go out with your friends and get some candy!
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