Is there a Christian Halloween?
Every year I would take special care to make sure my pets were safely locked in the house, in case some sicko weirdo decided to use them in some strange satanic ritual. Shades were drawn and lights turned out to discourage any celebrates from coming to MY door. Prayers were offered to protect little children and condemn those ignorant adults who would dare to inflict such evil on their own child.
I thought God would be pleased to see me take such a stand against evil.
Halloween Evangelism
If you can send your kids to my door dressed like witches and devils, then I can answer my door dressed like Jesus. If you can give my kid candy wrapped in demonic symbols then I can give your kid a Jesus loves you teddy bear. Fair is fair:)
Yeah! Stupid Halloween
At least that's what I thought for years
Thank God! I finally woke up to see that Halloween is such a great opportunity for evangelism. What other time of year do people actually flock to my door? Children come for candy, neighbors are outside just waiting for someone to say a few nice words. You get to decorate you house with strange colored fruits and vegetables. It's the only time of year where it's perfectly acceptable to hang dried up corn stalks next to your front door.Now I stock up not only on bags of candy, but also Christian Tractsand pens with Christian messages. I include a little witness card or "Jesus loves you" mini bears. Anything that will get the message out.
If you're really adventurous you might try dressing up in a Bible Costume, going door to door and handing out your Bible tracks and Witness pens. You could even have the kids make their own tracks with simple messages like "Jesus loves you and I do too". One year we dressed up like farmers and handed out little pieces of paper with scripture verses. We were the Sower that sows the word. My young son had fun making his own "seedwords".
Halloween doesn't seem so "Stupid" to me anymore it's becoming one of my favorite nights of the year and can be your favorite too. Open the shades, turn on the lights, say a few prayers and get out there, rejoice and share the joy of the Lord.
Karen
The Wimpy Witness
www.wimpywitness.com
Christian Halloween Books
More great Halloween Ideas
My Happy Pumpkin: God's Love Shining through Me
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/05/2009) 
Halloween: What's a Christian to Do?
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/05/2009)
Halloween: Is It for Real?
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A Christian Perspective on Halloween: New Expanded Program
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The Magic Eightball Test: A Christian Defense of Halloween and All Things Spooky
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/05/2009)
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"If you come knocking on my door, be prepared to receive a smile and a Christian Tract:)"
What do you think of Halloween?
Do you think Christians should participate in Halloween?
What I think about Christian Halloween
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Last year I literally got hate mail for writing about Christians and Halloween. This time you can sound off here and spare the emails.
Should Christians celebrate Halloween
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amy says:
I feel that Halloween has been around for a very long time and children are children. They enjoy the candy and having fun. If you are strong in your faith then I see no reason why it isn't alright to to hand out candy for the kids and send out tracts. My church is doing just that this Friday night along with trunk or treat and a fall festival. After all, any way that you can show god's love to children in big ways is great. Kids are kids. You can't take away the holiday, but you can provide a safe haven for children that night where they can have fun, learn some about christ, and get love where they normally don't have it!
Posted October 28, 2008
Mr Dave says:
There are christian alternatives to the pagan holiday. Dress up as a saint for halloween! Go to http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1065732/ten_ideas_for_halloween_costumes_of.html?cat=74 to read an article I wrote and published about how to make halloween costumes of saints. I think that this idea of dressing up as a saint for Halloween is a good opportunity to witness to the faith in a pagan culture. To read my article, visit http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1065732/ten_ideas_for_halloween_costumes_of.html?cat=74 Hope you will enjoy the ideas.
Posted October 20, 2008
Kristina says:
I think that halloween is what you make of it. If you raise your kids in the right way, which is Gods way, then you celebrate All Saints Day, or Reformation Day. My children love dressing up in what they want to be when they grow up and hand out scripture candy to other children. Then we go to Trunk or Treat at the church.
Posted October 13, 2008
bigebiz says:
We always did harvest fests. So not sure if it's a yes or a no :)
Posted October 09, 2008
kab says:
I think you judge Halloween a bit too harshly. Regardless of its origins (and we can argue the origins of MANY holidays and their traditions, including Christmas) Halloween is not itself evil. I have no problem with you putting a track in my child's bag, it is a gift afterall. But, don't get high and mighty on other parents subjecting their children to evil. (And, I don't really understand how Batman should be classified "Christian Costume").
Posted September 05, 2008
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Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm says:
I hate it when I hear Christians celebrating Halloween, even if it is for witnessing. If God is leading you to do that, then that is between you and God, but other then that, we should have NOTHING to do with it.
Posted October 27, 2008
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What do you think about Christian Halloween?
When I first wrote this article for my Blog, I received some pretty nasty response.. If you disagree or have had a "bad experience" with "Christians", please feel free to leave your comments but I do ask that you be civil.
prosperity66 wrote...
I honestly prefer to celebrate Halloween than... The Day Of The Death... and plan to organize a great Halloween party next year in my village.
Happy Halloween!
Posted October 29, 2007
prosperity66 wrote...
I honestly prefer to celebrate Halloween than... The Day Of The Death... and plan to organize a great Halloween party next year in my village.
Happy Halloween!
Posted October 29, 2007
Darlene Hull wrote
thanks for this post. I have also always struggled with Halloween. This year I'm looking into these really cool tracts: http://memorycross.com/Halloween.htm
They look pretty cool!
Darlene, the Mom-Defrazzler
Posted October 19, 2007
ononotme wrote...
Hey,if you can send your kids to my door dressed like the devil, I should be able to answer it dressed like Jesus.
Posted October 19, 2007
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