Halloween

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Oct 30, 2008 Authored by Todd Niebling | Category: Random Musing

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I know that Halloween has a pretty bad rap amongst the church going folk, and I'm sure many of you have wondered what to do this year for Halloween.  If you are struggling theologically with whether or not to have your kids celebrate Halloween first I'd like to point your attention to Colossians 2:16 where Paul dealt with similar issues.  I would say that it is okay for Christians to celebrate this holiday, but there are certainly bad ways to celebrate and better ways.  I say, take this as a chance for mission.  Here's a couple ideas on how to use Halloween to share Christ's love.

1. Have your kids make pre-made Thank You cards to give to the neighbors that give them candy and have them even include their favorite Bible verse on it. 

2. Give out candy that has a Bible verse tied to it.

3. Greet all your neighbors as you're out and about.  Halloween is a great time for you to build relationships with your neighbors. 

4. If you're going to sport a costume...keep it tasteful.  I'm all for a good scare, but recently the trend for girls has been to have a revealing costume.  I say don't follow the crowd.  The world doesn't need more lemmings.  Everyone appreciates something that is clever more than something scary or revealing. 

I hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!