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The horrors of Halloween aren't limited to ancient pagan rituals or gruesome lawn décor. They’re lurking beneath the wrappers of most of the chocolate you buy on November 1 for 50% off.

It’s Halloween again, the much debated yearly celebration. Some of us enjoy the day, while others would rather lock our doors and turn off the porch light. No matter your opinion, the fact is, more people will come to your door on October 31 than...

What do you do when a major cultural event that does not represent your values threatens to hijack your activities?

When our carnival featured buckets of mysterious items that were supposed to pass for eyeballs and entrails, it was an a-ha moment for me: Halloween was not just about scary, it was also about gross.

Wouldn't it be better, some Christians ask themselves, if Halloween would just go away? For those who perhaps sympathize with that feeling, I encourage you to look at Halloween a bit differently this year.

Pastor Shane Idleman says that Christians can reclaim secular holidays and celebrate in a way that leads to the fruits of the Spirit.

It’s hard to imagine another holiday besides Halloween which invokes such fervent reactions in Christians. Here are the seven different individuals you'll meet this October 31st.

See Halloween for what it is: an opportunity for Christians to spread the Good News of Christ with a backdrop of the darkness Jesus overcame.

My kids trick-or-treat, but we see this as making fun of the devil in a way.

For a look at this ugly period of European history, I interviewed the Rev. David Collins, a Jesuit professor of history at Georgetown University.

The darker the day, the more the light stands out.

Here’s a little experiment for you: Next Sunday at church, walk up to random people during the greeting time and say, “Trick or Treat!” Some folks will smile, and maybe offer you a breath mint treat. These are the Christians who generally pass...

It can be easily proven from history that Halloween predates the birth of Christ by several hundred years and is firmly rooted in paganism. There are three different historical streams that have gradually converged through the centuries to form...

Americans will spend an estimated $5.8 billion on Halloween, with average households spending $66.28 on costumes, candy and decorations, up from last year's $56.31 and comparable to 2008.

What the enemy intends for evil, you can turn into something good.

How dd Halloween get their name from a Catholic holiday, and how did it transform into costumes and candy?

A sinner isn't incapable of being saved following a walk-through of a “Hell House” or “Judgment House.” However, is fear a good way to offer salvation?

We have been commanded in the Word of God to share this good news and to make disciples. This is not reserved for specific days. This is to be proclaimed and shared every day. Halloween is no exception.

At times Christians even use Halloween as a chance to personally share their faith. They hand out candy and a tract that shares the Gospel on the holiday. If you feel inclined to share Jesus this way, here are 6 ideas on how to do this in a fun...