I always did what you did but this year kids kept coming to my door even though I hadn’t turned the light on. I told each of them that in the past I always gave out candy but that I just couldn’t do it any more because it is the devil’s holiday. But, I said “I do love you”. The kids nodded their heads with understanding and said thats OK. When parents just kind of stood there, I said “I just can’t do it this year. Things have just gotten too serious”. And they nodded and left.
I understand where you come from because I have always been there. One year I totally surprised the kids and gave out dollars with tracks in them.
I just can’t give the room to Satan. It is an all out war and he is the enemy. I am not going to do his propaganda anymore. I use to be into witchcraft and fancied myself a witch. I know how it can hook kids.
Ah, wise woman to abstain from Halloween. I applaud you!