Halloween is a subject of controversy in the US Orthodox Church.
Since I am an “extremist”, I say NO to Halloween, especially with the emphasis on the demonic and on gore in Halloween 2015!!!!
The there is the increasing takeover of the calendar by the “gay” lobby. You know—”pride” week, “pride” month, AIDS Day, “spirit” day, “day of silence”, etc. Now they have some new excuse to take over October, whatever that is. Halloween has ALWAYS—in living memory, been a “gay” day. I say let the “gays” have it, and let Christians leave it alone!!!!
Halloween has always been about the demonic, really! In the Western Church, there is All Saints Day to try to counteract it. But in America 2015, that does not work! The Eastern Orthodox Church has a different day for All Saints, which has NOTHING to do with Halloween whatsoever!!!!
The Orthodox Church has many feast days throughout the year. And we focus on kids at least one Sunday in September or October with the opening of Church School. So let’s leave Halloween alone!!!!
*In the Western Church, there is All Saints Day to try to counteract it.*
Are you sure about that? My understanding is that All Saints and All Souls are related .... a time to pray for, honor the departed souls of our kin.