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[tikibird]

Interesting site, Jeannie - I will definitely research the topic some more.

Regardless even of the origin, I just do not like all the witches, devils, etc. now associated with the holiday. Every time I see a dummy hanging by a noose on a porch, I cringe (I know two youth that committed suicide in this manner, so yes, it's personal, again).

[disneyknut]

Whoa guys, I think we need to take a breather & step back here [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] . I don't think Sandy's original post intended to start a discussion of religion, etc.. she was simply stating the fact that she doesn't like this holiday for her own reasons. I personally hate Thanksgiving.. My Mom died a week before Thanksgiving & I have never felt the same about that holiday since.
I'm sure we all have our reasons for not liking specific holidays.
Let's try to remember that the Passporter Community is a large diversified community & we will all disagree on likes/dislikes.. that's what makes us special..
I have to agree with Jeannie.. this topic is thought provoking & for me, it made me think of the holiday I don't like.. nothing more.

[AKLRULZ]

Hey guys,

I also think this topic has been extremely thought provoking in terms of what everyone has had to say, and it's been insightful to me at least as to the origins of Halloween - some that I wasn't even aware of and some that I was. I also think this thread has been quite respectful of everyone's opinion. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] But since I'm the one who first mentioned the tie in to religion I'd like to explain that the reason why I brought it up is that the link between my faith and what Halloween often represents is the very reason why I have often struggled with Halloween in the past. Others may struggle with it because it's too creepy, or they don't like pumpkins, or they don't like the mischeif associated with trick or treaters, or they're allergic to chocolate candy, or whatever, but if I offended anyone with my viewpoint keep in mind you certainly do not have to subscribe to my opinion. I'll repeat though that I personally feel there is a place for Halloween participation in my Christian faith, and I'll state for the record that I personally wasn't making a judgement on anyone whether they do or don't enjoy participating in Halloween activities. I know I'll have fun this year dressing up and taking the kids out trick or treating!

Signed,
The Great Pumpkin [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Suzie]

I think it is great that we all feel comfortable enough with each other and safe enough to discuss all kinds of things together with respect and tolerance. We may not always agree, but we can share and that is a wonderful gift.
Suzie

[maggieworkman]

Our church is having a "Holy-ween" during Sunday school on Oct. 26 in celebration of All Saints Day. The kids are to dress up like their favorite Saint. My little DD wants to go as Mary.

While I personally do not struggle with the idea of "Halloween", I do not like all the gross, evil, etc. costumes that kids wear. Why a parent would let their kid walk around with an axe in their head, I will never understand. I make my kids pick something cute or fun.

It helps a little that in our neighborhood trick or treat is always the Sunday before the 31st from 1-3 in the afternoon. So not much pranking goes on.

Maggie

[ProChristo]

Should we glorify Satan through this holiday?
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Just out of honest curiousity - where did the idea that Satan has any thing to do with Halloween come from?

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">I hadn't been back to this post in a while and wanted to clarifly what I meant (and didn't say very well at all, sorry). I would have done better to ask if we should glorify sin (and therefore Satan) through this holiday -i.e. dress in violent or gory costumes, play pranks that harm others or thier property, and the like. So sorry for the misunderstanding.

[AKLRULZ]

Originally posted by tikibird:
I'll trade you a hot chocolate for a Snickers bar! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">Even better - why don't we melt the Snickers into the hot chocolate and split it!?! YUM OUT! [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] Enjoy it - it soudns very fun, Sandy! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[AKLRULZ]

Originally posted by maggieworkman:
Our church is having a "Holy-ween" during Sunday school on Oct. 26 in celebration of All Saints Day. The kids are to dress up like their favorite Saint. My little DD wants to go as Mary.

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">That is a pretty cool idea actually. Our church does a Fall Festival but it's always on the night of Halloween and is supposed to take the place of trick or treat time. No scary costumes, just fun and games and enough candy for the next century. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[tikibird]

Originally posted by Suzie:
I think it is great that we all feel comfortable enough with each other and safe enough to discuss all kinds of things together with respect and tolerance. We may not always agree, but we can share and that is a wonderful gift.
Suzie

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">Suzie, you are so right, and that's what makes Passporter such a wonderful community! [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img]

Steve, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this, as you know me well enough to know that my faith plays a major role in why I feel the way that I do about things. So, enjoy trick or treating with your kids this year, and I'm planning on a great evening of interacting with the church's neighborhood kids! I'll trade you a hot chocolate for a Snickers bar! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]