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jlflnt
11/1/2007 10:15 AM
The term Halloween comes from All Hallow's Eve. It was the eve of All Saint's Day. In doing so the church hallowed or made a pagan feast a holy day in the church calendar. The focus it on the Saint's in glory, those who have preceeded us. Church feasts start the evening before the festal day. Christmas Eve is another examplpe. For that reason, I do not have a problem with the secular aspects of this Holiday anymore than I do with Christmas.
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reslks
10/26/2007 9:24 AM
Great piece. I've been for, been against, been for Halloween. As you can see I'm now "for". Hey, I've read some articles concerning halloween. It's origin dates back to medieval times and blah, blah, blah, blah. I'm 65 and got my share of peanut butter cups and helped myself to my kid's peanut butter cups. None of my kids and no other kids I know joined a cult as a result of halloween. So, dress up, have fun and watch out for the cars. Also, share those goodies with grandpa and mimi. God Bless
P.S. Medieval folks didn't now what they were missing since peanut butter cups had not yet been invented.
P.S. Medieval folks didn't now what they were missing since peanut butter cups had not yet been invented.
bjjohnson1230
10/25/2007 6:22 PM
This is a difficult issue. My daughter goes to public school, as of this year, and is afraid of the "ghouls and goblins" that she sees not only in school but also in grocery stores and other public places.
It is one thing to innocently dress up in a costume and collect some candy, especially when you research Halloween and find the many different origins from Christian to pagan alike. But the fact is, there are several evil-doers who use this day as a reason to commit horrible acts of violence and sin, and how do I, as a mother, protect my child from the pictures and what-not that are everywhere at this time of year?
"Do not let your heart condemn you" is the best answer I know, but I must also explain to my 5 yo daughter why some people dress as witches and devils. It begs the question, do I want my daughter and family to participate in such an event? Lord help us do Your will...
It is one thing to innocently dress up in a costume and collect some candy, especially when you research Halloween and find the many different origins from Christian to pagan alike. But the fact is, there are several evil-doers who use this day as a reason to commit horrible acts of violence and sin, and how do I, as a mother, protect my child from the pictures and what-not that are everywhere at this time of year?
"Do not let your heart condemn you" is the best answer I know, but I must also explain to my 5 yo daughter why some people dress as witches and devils. It begs the question, do I want my daughter and family to participate in such an event? Lord help us do Your will...
NoLimit24_FJ
10/24/2007 9:29 PM
Halloween should be for the children, the kids, and as an adult, I feel we should try our best to keep in innocent and provide them with the excitement it is meant for...a little candy being handed out, and a smile on a young lad's or young girl's face is worth so much more than the candy! They feel proud in their costums and they enjoy it.
Thus, why should we, as adults, penalize these children. And....sadly we have with so much debate about the evils of Halloween and dangers of it....
We can keep our kids safe by having them accompanied with adults...
As for me, I say bring the knocks back to the door, and the costumes and the shout "trick or treat"
After all Jesus said to knock and he will enter and to feed those in need...
Many kids never get a treat until this holiday...
Love to all,
Jim
Thus, why should we, as adults, penalize these children. And....sadly we have with so much debate about the evils of Halloween and dangers of it....
We can keep our kids safe by having them accompanied with adults...
As for me, I say bring the knocks back to the door, and the costumes and the shout "trick or treat"
After all Jesus said to knock and he will enter and to feed those in need...
Many kids never get a treat until this holiday...
Love to all,
Jim
