My children have never own a costume or been trick or treating. I am not in love with Christians being apart of such festivities, but the month October is loaded with visual images of the holiday and all it has to offer. I find myself having a harder time enforcing this family rule with my youngest daughter who says her teacher celebrates Halloween, we made Halloween pictures today, and so many more reasons why she should be allowed to celebrate. But I have gone as far as to accommodate my children's love for sociable events and decorating by hosting Harvest parties and giving out handmade Harvest goodie bags. This year our township is throwing a Harvest fest as well as my church having a Fall Festival,but I am still torn by the thought of is this just a mask for celebrating Halloween called by a different name. Where do we go from here? Well, I'll be praying for direction on the next step with this issue with our ever changing and growning children. We love the Fall and have found ways to celebrate each season and build life long memories.
I use to be the same way when my children were young. As they grew older, I realized I was doing more harm than good by keeping them away from the candy tradition.
ReplyDeleteIt was a long process for me, but I realized just because I didn't agree with it didn't mean they shouldn't learn about it and understand it. The same with evolution. You need to fully understand what you don't agree with, so I taught evolution to my children.
Churches have fall festivals and Hallelujah Festivals, but isn't this the same thing without a scary mask? We're still celebrating on THAT day only in a different location. I guess since we do it on church grounds, it makes it okay.
Oh shoot, I don't know...different strokes for different folks. LOL! You gotta do what the Spirit leads you to do and still be approachable and loving to those who want to TRICK OR TREAT SMELL MY FEET GIVE ME SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT!
Guess what my word verification was to post my very long comment? Cande - funny huh? How close to candy can it get? LOL!
ReplyDeleteLong or short continue to post. I am truly lovin your wisdom and insight on life. We live an we learn! Thanks.
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