[MNDude]

My guess is because the kids left out were wearing burquas.

[bigbob]

Wouldn’t count on it, Waukesha is strongly Republican, smack in the heart of Paul Ryan’s district. They love him there.

[petitfour]

The Saudi and other Muslims at my children’s elementary always dressed up for what the school called the Book Character parade. It is held around Halloween. The children dress up like a character in a book. They bring the book to school. There is a big parade later in the day. Parents show up. It is basically a wasted day for instruction. However, it brings parents to school and places an emphasis on reading and imagination. The drum corps from the area high school leads the parade. The teachers and administrators dress up as well. It really is a lot of fun. And like I said, even the Saudi children dress up, usually in expensive costumes.

[Steve_Seattle]

"My guess is because the kids left out were wearing burquas."

Well, they could trick or treat as Muslims, and they wouldn't even be guilty of cultural appropriation.

But, seriously, there are some Christians - including numerous Freepers - who find Halloween objectionable because they see it as opening a door to the occult, making the occult acceptable.

I think way too much is made of Halloween in recent years - especially by adults - and I don't think schools have some sort of obligation to join in. It's just a distraction.

[napscoordinator]

This is most like a Christian family hating Halloween then Islamic family. I know so many Christian families that refuse to let their kids do anything Halloween. I am so glad my family wasn’t like that. How boring.