Oooooooouuuuhhhhhhh, it’s Halloween [said like a scary goblin]. Ooooooouuuuuhhhhh, it’s Halloween [said like a condemning Christian who sees costumes at church].
The same phrase can cause two implications: one of holiday reference and one of holy offense.
Whether it’s called Halloween or Harvest Festival or Fall Fun or Night of Light, most people have their opinion on how Christians should celebrate. And since I already recorded a [heinous] video from a while back, I’ll post it here [forgive the bad makeup. I blame the 80s.].
Whatever you do or wherever you go, make sure your true to your convictions… whatever they may be.
Happy Harvest Night of Fall Festivities on Hallow’s Eve! [<——Sorry, I had to be PC ;)]
What do you think? Should we celebrate? If so, what are you doing? If not, what are you not doing?
i LOVED this perspective.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/october2/29.79.html
Hey Bianca – I know this is off topic but had to tell you that I went to my first 90-minute session of Bikram Yoga yesterday and all I could think about was your horror story… I was so nervous about it beforehand that I started guzzling water two days before the class. Luckily I did ok…though I felt pretty close to passing out a few times! 😉 You got in my head, girl!! Haha – maybe one day we can go together. I’ll catch you, I promise. Unless I pass out too.
I think it’s just very important like you said, that parents educate their children on what the true significance of Halloween is. And I think a lot of us tend to forget or put aside the real significance of this day and participate in all the cuteness and fun of today. I make that statement because I found myself becoming excited for today not even putting much thought into what the day truly signifies. This video was such a great reminder B. Awesome vid!
I believe that the orgin of this holiday goes against everything that a true Christian should be a part of. I know that is not a popular view because it is easy to just see the cute kids and think oh it’s just fun. It is also hard because when you try to call it by different names like Harvest Carnival and the like, so our children may think well that’s OK it’s not Halloween. But really it is no different no matter what you call it. We need to remember how God feels about those that practice sorcery, divination and the like.
This is a really balanced perspective. I loved it. My Christian family wasn’t big on trick-or-treating, haunted houses, etc., but we didn’t truly boycott either. My sister has become an advocate for Halloween, because in her words, “When else will so many of your neighbors voluntarily knock on your door?” It’s an amazing opportunity to simply be available, to be IN the world – if not of it – and to get to know your community. I like the spirit of that – asking “How can I show love?” as a way to decide how you will participate. Similarly, I love the Romans 14 spirit of this vlog. Thanks, Bianca!
Despite common misconception, the dates chosen to celebrate Christmas and Easter have NOTHING to do with pagan celebrations. Christmas celebrated to coincide with Hanukkah. I do not recall about the date of Easter.
These kind of topics..the unclear answer ones, frustrate me so much.
In England (especially York where I live) Halloween can be extremely dark. York is a huge center for witchcraft which is creepy. The things that go on here make me, as a Christian, want to completely disassociate myself with this holiday.
Yes, maybe having people knocking at your door might be a chance to love on them, but giving out candy is just like agreeing with them celebrating it and it is NOT easy to share the gospel here. I don’t really like the idea of substituting it with other things either because its still using the same day, but at the same time, I helped at my church light party for kids tonight because unlike the States, UK Christian kids aren’t home-schooled and are immersed in the secular world daily, so if they weren’t at a “light party” they’d probably be wandering the streets with everyone else.
Ach, I don’t know.
by the way, I covet your teeth.
I had the same upbringing. My parents taught me these same principles. I was thinking about it today- what will I do when I have kids? Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
Hi, I took advantage and made up little bags with candy and a gospel track specifically designed for holloween.