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myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues 3 years ago

Do you think it's wrong to celebrate Halloween? I don't think so. I think it's enjoyable and it brings back a lot of memories for me when I was a child and used to go trick-or-treating with my nieces and nephews. We used to go to different people's houses and it didn't matter back then if we knew them or not. It wasn't as dangerous like it is now and I don't blame the parents for only wanting to go to the houses of people they know and only one or two houses. As to the idea of whether it's wrong or not, I don't take it seriously. My sister and her husband think it's the work of the devil. When I'm around them, I don't wear my Halloween shirt or my earrings, either, because I'm afraid it will start a fuss. Some churches, including ours, have trick-or-trunk for the children. I'm aware that some have a Fall Festival and some have what they call a "Halloween Alternative". We used to have a question and answer night years ago at church and I turned in a question about Halloween and our preacher basically said that if you think it's wrong to celebrate it, don't do it. He didn't seem to think it was wrong, himself. He was younger than I was and I'm sure he did a lot of trick-or-treating in his time.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. derek_a (8554)   ranked 647 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

Halloween is just a bit of fun for the kids. It can help them learn about other people in their neighbourhood too, but they should never venture near strangers houses when alone - that is a shame, but is a sign of the times I guess.

From a religious point of view, it is quite harmless and in fact it used to be a pagan festival here in the UK in its own right long before Christianity visited these shores. happy - Derek


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

I never really thought about Halloween being a good way for children to learn about their neighbors. That's a good point, though. I agree that they should never venture near strangers' houses when they are alone. When I was a child, we didn't have to worry about these things. Isn't it awful the way things have changed so? Thank you for responding. Kathy.

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. nrtan2000 (1104)   3 years ago

I think there is really nothing wrong about celebrating halloween since its also one occasion when children could also enjoy and i like seeing children enjoy. Well, as long as it doesn't harm others there is nothing wrong with it. I think some people also think that halloween is not a good occasion and should not be celebrated because of its origin.


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

I feel like this is probably the reason why some people are so against it, too. I think becuase of its origin, this is probably the reason why my sister and her husband are so against it. The funny thing about it is, they used to take their children and myself to a Halloween Carnival we used to have at one of the local schools when we were little. They also used to bring their children to their grandparents (my parents) house trick or treating. I love my sister and her husband very much but they are a little too hard on people about certain things. I like to see children enjoying themselves, too. Thank you for responding. Kathy.

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3. myLot reputation of 96/100. ANTIQUELADY (16514)   ranked 485 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

I just look at it as a time for little kids to get iut & have a good time. I really enhoy seeing them.


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

They are cute, aren't they?happyKathy.

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. pergammano (3537)   ranked 113 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

gOOD HALLOWE'EN MORNING...KATHY!

SOOOO, often these days, I see my wonderful childhood memories going up in flames! It seems that so many things, that were happy & traditional in my upbringing...are NOW NOT politically CORRECT! No more morning prayers in school...no more National anthems, or alligiances to the Queen (I am Cdn.).....NO MORE 'MERRY CHRISTMAS'....has to be "SEASON'S GREETINGS!" All special occasions are being ostracized by one group or another....all being dessicrated for political or religious reasons! To me those were/are happy occasions and should be free of conflict! Thank Goodness...my happy memories cannot be taken away. Good discussion, Kath...and have a great day! Cheers!


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Thank you so much for responding! You are so right! I think it's so sad that children can't have prayers in the schools, bible reading, national anthems, and since I'm in the U.S., no pledge allegiance to the flag. I also think it's sad that teachers and the principal can't use the paddle any more. On a more positive side, my happy memories can't be taken away, either. Kathy.


myLot reputation of 99/100. pergammano (3537)   ranked 113 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Hope your's was a "spooktacular" evening, Kath! And what an evening, what a day..there was NOT a cloud in the sky....and as the little "trick or treaters" were out and about...it was a unbelievable FULL MOON! And because of such a beautiful day...the bats were out flying! WOW! I kept the vampires at bay...as I prepared my garlic beds yesterday, so last nite, I peeled garlic cloves, over a hundred & watched a modern version of "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde!" Cheers!


myLot reputation of 99/100. pergammano (3537)   ranked 113 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

What a wonderful surprise, this morning...Kath, I SOOOO wish to "Thank You" for rewarding me with the golden pencil (best response)! I truly appreciate it, and I truly appreciate the discussion you started, that helped me win my award! Thanks!

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5. LightWarrior (73)   3 years ago

No, I don't think it's wrong to celebrate Halloween. Actually, I don't think it's wrong to celebrate anything as long as this is what you want. In my country there is no tradition in Halloween, but in the past few years people started celebrating it. It's fun to have a reason to dress up and put on a costume and have fun with your friends. I do understand why parents wouldn't want their kids to end up in the basement of some psychotic guy, but there are ways of avoiding it, without ruining the kid's fun. Enjoy your Halloween and your pumpkin, cyrus!


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

I don't see anything wrong with celebrating Halloween, either. I also think it's fun to dress up and have fun with your friends. We used to have Halloween parties all the time at church and we would have hayrides at this time of year. That was always a lot of fun! I used to have a pen pal up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he said that the parents were letting their children go trick or treating in the daytime instead of at night that year. It was safer that way. Thank you for responding. Kathy.

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6. myLot reputation of 72/100. Stevensitu (123)   ranked 1,035 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

no! there sdefinitely nothing wrong with trick or treating as an adult. although if my mother sees a teenager or an adult that's not dressed up and they walk up to her and say "trickor treat!" my mom would say "okay. trick" and then they would just walk away. I kno w thats kind of mean but... idk.


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

This is so funny! I never have been trick or treating as an adult. I have participated in trick or trunk at church but I felt ridiculous doing it so I didn't participate this year. I got talked into it last year by another adultrolleyes! We've even had Halloween parties at church in the past and hayrides at this time of year. I dressed up then so no, there's nothing wrong with trick or treating as an adult. Kathy.


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

What I meant to say was that there's nothing wrong with going to the Halloween parties and dressing up as an adult, not trick or treating. Sorry about that. Kathy.


myLot reputation of 72/100. Stevensitu (123)   ranked 1,035 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

lol. its okay i know what you meann

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7. myLot reputation of 88/100. uchihaseymour (601)   ranked 2,274 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

my father is against celebrating halloween. why? he said that it would attract more demons and devils and evil spirits when humans wear those scary costumes. the same with believing santa clause. the more they will enjoy these, the more they'll be forgetting Jesus. how sad :(


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Yes, this is very sad! Thank you for responding. Kathy.

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8. myLot reputation of 96/100. drannhh (9905)   3 years ago

I think it is wrong to disparage those who celebrate Halloween, just as it is wrong to disparage those who do not. I like the concept of freedom of religion and think that insofar as possible church and state should be separate. I knew a woman once who forbid her little girl to celebrate Christmas even and this mother was herself a Christian! It was some very austere sect that took everything very literally. Something about idolatry...if someone gave her child a present she had to give it back.

In my faith we celebrate Christmas every day all year long, but that does not preclude the observance of other holidays as well.


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

I also think it's wrong to disparage those who don't celebrate Halloween as well as those who do, too. I feel like it's up to the individual.
It sounds like this woman wasn't much of a christian, in my opinion. Actually, nobody really knows when Christ was born but it's all right to celebrate Christmas, anyway, since we know he was born. I'm sure it really hurt the child to have to give the presents back. Kathy.


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

I bet it hurt the giver of the gift as well. Kathy.


myLot reputation of 96/100. drannhh (9905)  3 years ago

I know it it hurt that child because I saw her precious little face and also because my mum had a streak of that too which I remember well. She celebrated Christmas but had such a stubborn pride that when we were poor she would not let people give me things either. It built character, but there must have been a better way.

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9. myLot reputation of 89/100. cripfemme (7247)   ranked 526 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

I don't think so. It's fun and it gives people a chance to dress up and eat sweets which are harmless activities as long as their done in moderation, as everything in life should be. Of course, you can go overboard by eating an entire bag of candy in one sitting or going to some occult shop and trying to contact evil spirits. I don't endorse either of these activities. Just have fun and let your inner child out to play.


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

I agree that it's fun to celebrate Halloween. I also agree that you can go overboard with a lot of things. I love my sister and her husband but they are a little too hard on people about certain things. The funny thing about it is, they used to take their children and myself when we were little to the Halloween Carnival we used to have every year at one of the local schools. They also brought their children trick or treating to their grandparents (my parents) house when they were little. Who knows what's going on between them?confusedKathy.

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. Lakota12 (23196)   ranked 458 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

I see no harm in it for its really for the kids they dont think of what is the religous side of it and I sure didnt loved it still do to see the kids dressed up and what they picked to be


myLot reputation of 99/100. cyrus123 (3255)   ranked 43 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Thank you for your response and you have made a point here. Children don't think about the religous side of it. I wish other adults would see it this way, too. So far, I've only had one response from a mylot friend who said he thinks it's wrong to celebrate Halloween. Everybody else seems to think there's nothing wrong with it. I think it's all what you make of it. The children always look so cute in whatever they choose to dress up as, don't they? Kathy.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lakota12 (23196)   ranked 458 out of 4,346 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

yes they do and that one just has his own opinion!

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