tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126343678626870694.post5260188825293135919..comments2024-03-27T21:30:14.167-07:00Comments on Chastened Intuitions: Halloween: should Christians participate?Carmen Imeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667112934218176967noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126343678626870694.post-62889420372768954732011-11-10T15:15:11.976-08:002011-11-10T15:15:11.976-08:00For the past several years we have handed out trac...For the past several years we have handed out tracts with our candy. The American Tract Society web site has quite a few halloween-specific choices. Living Waters ministry has a good children's tract, as well as "Death Beth" cards for teens. We want to be friendly and generous to our neighbors, as well as offer the truth. I think that's better than closing our door and turning off our lights on a night when neighbors will come over and see us.<br />-Julie T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126343678626870694.post-37759702021384175102011-10-20T06:57:04.390-07:002011-10-20T06:57:04.390-07:00I agree that there is no one right answer for all ...I agree that there is no one right answer for all Christians. Though I grew with No. 1, your comment about gruesome costumes in this day should give parents with younger children pause.<br /><br />Decades ago, we attended an employees' party where the older park service kids had set up a haunted house. It was a great regret taking our young kids there.<br /><br />I still think Christians should seek to bring Light to the event, which ever option they choose.<br /><br />I did not notice a contact link. If you would be interested in seeing Oh Holy Night; The Peace of 1914, a reflection on the Christmas truce, I would be glad to send the pdf.<br />snowfarm@gmail.comMichael Snowhttp://mikesnow.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126343678626870694.post-12824597358012848572011-10-17T14:14:15.922-07:002011-10-17T14:14:15.922-07:00We use Trick-or-Treating as a way to teach our kid...We use Trick-or-Treating as a way to teach our kids manners. Use the sidewalk instead of the grass. Say Trick-or-Treat but not smell my feet, etc. Say "Thank you!" Never complain about the treats. Only take one treat from the bowl. There is nothing inherently evil is dressing up or candy. As far as the spookier houses and scary masks, we avoid them or ask the mask wearer to remove it so the kids can see it's pretend. Just my $0.02.Selahnoreply@blogger.com