Now, let's see. If one dresses up in black-face (as per old minstrel shows) one is mocking black folk. If one dresses up as a stereotyped 19th century Chinaman with a cue one is mocking the Chinese. If one dresses up as a bedouin with a towel one one's head, one is mocking Arabs... But if one dresses up as a stereotyped demon or a Hollywood vampire one is practicing witchcraft?
Have I got this straight?
"Have I got this straight?"
That's about it, according to the anti-Halloween folks.
It's interesting to go to one of the old cathedrals in Europe. They're practically covered with images of demons and the like. I suppose the idea was to put the fear of God into the church-goers, but it's a very odd thing to experience.
Halloween is a silly Autumn holiday. Get that last outdoor activity done before the snow falls. Go meet your neighbors and let your children see that they're kindly folks. Give out goodies to the neighborhood kids. Tons of fun.