Friday, October 31, 2008
No Makeup, no Costumes and no Candy
The choice not to celebrate Halloween in our family is a matter of personal conviction. I do not wish to judge anyone who does observe this holiday, it is not my place to do so. Most of my friends celebrate and i do not express my opinion on this matter unless asked to do so. It was not until i had children of my own that i was convicted not do Halloween, yet i do remember many Halloween nights as a child and wonder if i am cheating my children now. But the more i learn about the origins and history of this day the more i am convinced i am doing the right thing. Jeremy and i have always been open and honest with the children and they have accepted our decision. When my children ask why some celebrate while others do not i tell them that not everyone is convicted in the same way. This always opens up interesting conversation on spiritual matters and why we believe what we believe. They amaze me with their wisdom and insight. Tonight as we ate pizza at their favorite restaraunt the discussion was brought up again and as we shared there was laughter and enjoyment all around the table. No makeup, no costumes and no candy but happy memories were made just the same. Thank You, Father, for reassuring me once again.
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Yay!!! I loved reading this. We only sorta half way do Halloween. We did more of the trick or treating thing last weekend than I would have liked. But now I know for next year to just say no to the in laws because they totally don't get it. This year I feel more convicted by the candy and using the words "trick or treat" than the actual holiday itself. I don't allow my kids to say those words and I wasn't going to allow them to take candy. Now that I've learned about reverse trick or treating as a mission I think that is where we will end up next year. I love the concept. We "celebrated" today by doing pumpkin math and by hanging out and chillin' on the couch. I felt so guilty after taking them out last weekend that I couldn't do it again tonight. I have allowed pumpkin decorations around the house as the color orange makes me so very very happy and comforted this time of year. Thanks for listening to your convictions! I am proud to know you and to be your friend.
well said moma well said. i do not want to jugde the people who do trick or treat.but i do not understand sometime why people do the things they do.i had a good time last night and i want you to know that. i want you to know that i love even though some time i dont show it. you are a great mother and always wwill be. even though you are not perfect you a gifted person you can dance (forever for the glory of God)you understand problems and great mother!
The Moore's were out last night as well...dinner, icecream and the bookstore. We should've gotten together! We share your feelings about halloween. Fear is not of the Lord...yet we should fear THE Lord. Blessings my friend! - Lisa
Mandy, it always cheers me to hear from you. You are such a sweet friend and i am proud to know you too! Rachel, i love you, sweet girl. Lisa, sounds like the Moore's had fun too. I love the bookstore! Maybe next year we can do something together. Love,charis
Hi,Charis. This is my first halloween here in US, but there was no event in our family. And I didn't go to anywhere to join that, too. Though I wanted to see it, because we never had that in the Philippines. But hearing about it from others is enough for me.
We grew up not celebrating Halloween either. Our family would go out to dinner with friends and the kids would pick the restaurant - like Pizza Hut - and then all 4 of us kids would spend the night at 1 of our houses. Once our church started having a seperate party we would go to that. Follow your convictions, and your kids will too! - Robin
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