People of faith are often spooked by Halloween. Ghosts, goblins, devils and haunted houses can scream evil.
Historically, Halloween traces its roots to pagan celebrations, predominantly among the Celts in the British Isles.
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I have never been a big fan of Halloween -- not because of any particular moral stance, but because I can't be bothered to think of costume ideas!
However, I do enjoy all things fall, so if I happen to throw a party at the end of October, it is more likely to be called a fall or harvest party rather than a Halloween party.
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Culture,
Social Issues
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Christian - Protestant/Other
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harvest and halloween
If Halloween falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday we will celebrate it with tailgate “trick or treating” in our parking lot following our Sunday Service. “All Hallows Eve” is certainly not a New Thought or Religious Science holiday.
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I do observe Halloween, much in the same fashion many other Americans likely do — with costumes and sweets and merriment.
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I think Halloween is a wonderful opportunity to loosen up on one's identity, which at times may act rather fixed.
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Amy C. Rice is a technical services and systems librarian at Whitworth University. She has been attending Nazarene churches for most of her life. As a result, she often approaches issues through a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective.
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