Eileen West
Beach Lover
It's this sort of nonsense that has made me a recovering Catholic.
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Vatican: Halloween is anti-Christian
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I have known of a parent or two in our own community who oppose Halloween due to religious reasons. I guess this is okay for them (poor kids!). we all grew up having such fun as vampires and ghouls and witches and ghosts. it had nothing whatsoever to do with religion. those are some of the best times in a child's life - dressing up and having some fun. I am glad people are doing a lot of family oriented Halloween parties, trick or trunk, etc. But, to me halloween is all about spooky stuff! Leave us zombies alone! If you don't like the traditional ghouly halloween, then just don't participate!
Halloween is one of the oldest holidays and is a mixture of many beliefs and many traditions.. at some point the Catholic Church attempted to change the pagan holiday to a christian one, replacing tradition with All Saints Day, and All Hallows Eve, Day of the Dead. So, the Christian version of All Hallow's Eve, or Halloween is still celebrated throughout the world. However, Halloween remains secular holiday celebrated by anyone and everyone in communities and nations around the world - it doesn't mean its a pagan holiday (though maybe it is for some). Some Christians may believe that the spooky part of Halloween conflicts with the religious part. That is just too narrow minded for me. Any and all traditions related to Halloween, religious and non-religious, are all relevant today. Must we choose one tradition? I do not think so.
History.com has some good info on the history of Halloween. I love to visit this site!
Halloween Around the World
Halloween Comes to America
a wonderful book for adults and children to read together, and learn about Halloween traditions and cultures around the world. its a great fun spooky bizarre adventure...
Halloween is one of the oldest holidays and is a mixture of many beliefs and many traditions.. at some point the Catholic Church attempted to change the pagan holiday to a christian one, replacing tradition with All Saints Day, and All Hallows Eve, Day of the Dead. So, the Christian version of All Hallow's Eve, or Halloween is still celebrated throughout the world. However, Halloween remains secular holiday celebrated by anyone and everyone in communities and nations around the world - it doesn't mean its a pagan holiday (though maybe it is for some). Some Christians may believe that the spooky part of Halloween conflicts with the religious part. That is just too narrow minded for me. Any and all traditions related to Halloween, religious and non-religious, are all relevant today. Must we choose one tradition? I do not think so.
History.com has some good info on the history of Halloween. I love to visit this site!
Halloween Around the World
Halloween Comes to America
a wonderful book for adults and children to read together, and learn about Halloween traditions and cultures around the world. its a great fun spooky bizarre adventure...
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scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
Yes, there are people who oppose Halloween because they feel it is anti-Christian because it involves witches, spirits, etc. There are also people who want to ban Harry Potter books from school libraries for the same reasons.
All I know is that Halloween (at least how I choose to celebrate it) is a wonderful non-religious and inclusive holiday that celebrates family, friends, creativity, humor, and bringing smiles to people's faces.
All I know is that Halloween (at least how I choose to celebrate it) is a wonderful non-religious and inclusive holiday that celebrates family, friends, creativity, humor, and bringing smiles to people's faces.
Gidget
Beach Fanatic
LOL I was thinking same thing - some of the best carnivals and fun times were at Catholic Church fundraisers. I wasn't raised a Catholic but I could not wait to go to them.
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TooFarTampa
SoWal Insider
If you want to have the scariest costume dress as a Christian.
Describe that costume please.
LuciferSam
Banned
Describe that costume please.
He'd have bloody lion bites and claw marks all over his body.
TooFarTampa
SoWal Insider
LuciferSam
Banned
Rita
margarita brocolia
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Our Catholic church turns the church basement, including elevator, into a haunted (but not too scary) house for the kids so they don't have to go door-to-door. Our teens get volunteer credit for manning the haunted house. Gee, I don't know if they did away with it this year or not?! Now I'm wondering, because I don't recall any mention of it this year. I hope not!
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Our Catholic church turns the church basement, including elevator, into a haunted (but not too scary) house for the kids so they don't have to go door-to-door. Our teens get volunteer credit for manning the haunted house. Gee, I don't know if they did away with it this year or not?! Now I'm wondering, because I don't recall any mention of it this year. I hope not!
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