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With proper planning, Christians and churches can reach children, youth, and adults through common Halloween festivities, such as trick-or-treating, decorations, or through an alternative party that has all the fun elements without the scariness.

In thinking through this, I am not going to give you my personal convictions, but here are some questions to simply ask as your make decisions. It is likely not going to be an all in or all out scenario. This is what makes it tricky to say one way...

The similarities between life and Halloween pretty much never stop.

I still hold to the child-like fun Halloween night can hold, but I no longer view the day itself as innocent as I did years ago. But it’s not because of the occult. It's the sex.

I grew up in a day when Halloween was little more than pumpkins, fall festivals, hayrides, and dressing up as a pirate or a farmer to go trick-or-treating. And while I still hold to the child-like fun the night can hold, I no longer view the day...

Rather than assuming Halloween is a tainted holiday in which true believers should not participate or observe, let it be an occasion for outreach and discipling.

What's a Christian to do about Halloween? One evangelical church sees the cultural holiday as one of the most important outreach ministry opportunities of the year. And it works.

learn about the history of this often misunderstood holiday

It has been fascinating to witness the rise of Halloween in recent years. I’ve developed a theory. It may seem a little far-fetched, but hear me out and let me know what you think.

I confess I have a love for horror movies, particularly the classics, such as "Dracula", the "Wolfman" or "The Creature from the Black Lagoon". Much of the horror on display reveals the fantastical side of men of science playing with God’s...

I think Halloween as an American cultural event for kids is no big deal. Dress them up as one of the minions from Despicable Me and have fun. It’s just not a big deal from the paranormal or occultic perspective on things. In my opinion, this is an...

I grew up in a day when Halloween was little more than pumpkins, fall festivals, hayrides and dressing up as a pirate or a farmer to go trick-or-treating. And that’s also what it was like for my (now) very post-Halloween-age children. I know its...

I grew up in a day when Halloween was little more than pumpkins, fall festivals, hayrides and dressing up as a pirate or a farmer to go trick-or-treating. And that’s also what it was like for my (now) very post-Halloween-age children. And while I...

We do not have any examples from Scripture that tell us how to celebrate October 31, but we do have guiding biblical principles to help us glorify God in our celebration. We can participate in Halloween in God-honoring ways.

Many things seem innocent on the surface, but Scripture reminds us there’s more happening than meets the eye. Learn how to recognize deception, pray for spiritual discernment, and live without fear through Christ’s power.

Is it okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween? In this video we look at Scripture, history, conscience, and practical wisdom to help families decide with clarity and peace.

If you love Halloween and have fun with it each year, keep teaching your children that all choices, representations, and attitudes should honor the Lord and fall in line with your convictions. If you're anti-Halloween, there is the obvious, but...

When most of us think about Halloween, we think of something scary. Although this is what normally comes to mind, Halloween doesn't have to be frightening and spooky. It can be whimsical and fun instead. While many Christians choose not to...