[C. Edmund Wright]

(This thread attempting to rouse the rabble and get something going)

Okay, I'll bite. For a few years not too long after being born again, our family aggressively did not participate in Halloween. But after we got over our pharisaical pride, we realized that it was not a very good witness frankly. Do not think it is what Jesus would have done.

It is not a requirement that we celebrate nor condemn. Nowadays, the old trick or treat model has almost given way to private parties all over the place anyway. We'll keep a little candy around for any potential trick or treaters.

[catfish1957]

'Even back in the mid '60's, I can remember "certain" religious affiliations not allowing their children not to participate in Halloween fun. I really felt sorry for those kids, and am sorry to see even today, some choose to deprive their kids of what constitutes part growing up, and having fun in America.

With that said, some of what Halloween does crosses the line, but good parents guide their children away from that element.