How do I explain to others my Christian reasons for not celebrating Halloween.?

Question

I have recently rededicated my life to Christ and am wondering how to explain to other family members my reasons for not celebrating Halloween. Many of my family members are Christian but of other denominations that do still celebrate it. I don't want them to perceive me as judgemental but would like them to respect my views as well. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

That's a very reasonable ? and there have been some good responses and some mean ones, but i think knowing about the original source of halloween will help u the best. it is based on a pagan holiday and although it's a tradition that many people love to celebrate now, u can explain that u don't agree with it and it violates your conscience to celebrate it. trying to mix christianity with it will not help i'm afraid. the source listed below is from a wiccan i'm afraid, but shows the true nature of this day that was originally in worship of dead souls. A bible scripture u can use is 1 Corinthians 10; 20 and 21 about not mixing the worship of God with that of demons. i also posted a source for a watchtower article that shows the relation between the ancient flood and the day of the dead, cause so many people lost their lives from that great deluge. i hope this helps

Answer 2

When you make a commitment to God, does it matter what someone else thinks about it? If you just rededicated you life again to Christ, are you going to be stronger second time around? Are you going to let God lead you or man? Who are you answerable to? Personally, I explained to my kids that halloween was a day that pple pretend that the devil and his demons dont exist and we should not fear him and his evils. The devil would also like to have a day that he is celebrated. Are you going to join in the parade? God says that His people perish for lack of knowledge. If you knew that rededicating your life to Him was the right thing to do, then do the right thing about halloween. Check for some christian books that can explain in detail.

Answer 3

Simply state that it is not a Bible-based celebration & after your research (which I will post below) it would be displeasing to God to participate. True Christians do not celebrate Halloween or similar celebrations even though society portrays it as a way to have fun and teach your children to explore their imagination. Its origin is Satanic & debased; here's some history:

The Origin of Some Halloween Customs and Symbols

VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, WITCHES, ZOMBIES: These creatures have long been associated with the evil spirit world.

CANDY: The ancient Celts tried to appease wicked spirits with sweets. The church later encouraged celebrants to go from house to house on All Hallows’ Eve, asking for food in return for a prayer for the dead. This custom eventually became Halloween’s trick or treat.

COSTUMES: The Celts wore frightening masks so that evil spirits would mistakenly think the wearers were spirits and would leave them alone. The church gradually amalgamated pagan customs with the feasts of All Souls and All Saints. Later, celebrants went from house to house wearing costumes of saints, angels, and devils.

PUMPKINS: Carved, candlelit turnips were displayed to repel evil spirits. To some, the candle in the turnip represented a soul trapped in purgatory. Later, carved pumpkins were more commonly used.

Celebrations like Halloween are in conflict with Bible teachings. The Bible warns: “There must never be anyone among you who . . . practices divination, anyone practicing magic, anyone who looks for omens or sorcerer, anyone binding others with a spell, anyone who consults a spirit medium or a fortune teller, or anyone who inquires of the dead.”—Deuteronomy 18:10, 11, The NWT Bible; see also Leviticus 19:31; Galatians 5:19-21

Answer 4

Well think. Halloween is a time of dead people and killers and pretty much things brewed from satan. People dress up as people they aren't. Halloweens main point is fear. Fear is a sin, as said in the bible, that if you fear, your faith in Jesus isn't that strong. So, some people might say that Halloween was the birth of satan. This may or may not be true. Think about this, would you see Jesus celebrating Halloween? Was halloween a tradition in the bible? No, not at all. You just need to explain to your friends and family these points.

Answer 5

you're incorrect about the origins of Halloween. that's the Eve (evening) of All Hallows, of All Saints Day. All Saints is a Christian pageant all started through the Catholic church on November a million interior the eighth century to honour all holy adult men and women who had lengthy gone earlier. Later All Souls change into extra on Nov 2 even as each and every of the lifeless are remembered and prayed for, The meant pagan banquet (Samhain) isn't pronounced in heritage until eventually curiously in eleventh century costs of Irish individuals myths. In those myths it really is an Irish warrior's banquet and under no circumstances non secular in any respect. Being legendary, it quite probable under no circumstances surely surpassed off. Samhain is merely Irish for November. those those who imagine Halloween is about evil, devils and pagans are merely accepting anti-catholic propaganda written through puritans and so on after the reformation interior the sixteenth and 17th centuries,. upload: you're incorrect about Hallowe'en. It change into no longer created to transform pagans. the in worry-free words pagans who would were fascinated were the Irish - the position Samhain comes from. The Irish had already been Christian for 2 hundred years or more beneficial earlier All Saints Day change into created. They actuall switched their present All Saints Day to verify the Roman one. As Professor Hutton (heritage dept, Bristol college, England) says ""This makes nonsense of the theory that the November date change into chosen because of 'Celtic' impact"

Answer 6

I told my family I won't participate in Halloween six years ago. At first they rolled their eyes... some laughed. The nieces and nephews were upset that I no longer went out with them on beggar's night. I decided to have them all over after they went out and have a movie night after beggar's curfew. We watch VeggieTales and sing songs and I get to check their candy to make sure there's nothing harmful. It's no big deal now. It's become a tradition that I hope someone else will carry on when I am gone. The young ones only associate the night with candy and watching a movie at my house. It's no longer Halloween.

Answer 7

Just tell them it has turned into an un-Christlike holiday that you don't want to participate in. Actually, the best thing you can do (no matter what denomination you are) is to turn it into a Christian holiday (well sorta). Instead of carving a face in a pumpkin, carve the word Jesus. Instead of handing out just candy, hand out a piece of candy with a Christian-themed activity book. There are many ways to keep it Christian-like without actually celebrating it.

Answer 8

this day was celebrated because christians believed that the spirits of their loved ones would walk the earth, so why dont you, as a christian celebrate this day, do you not believe in the spirit of God or Jesus Christ...oh and jaguarboy you need to check your facts on the history of this subject before writing about it, because it was the christans who started this celebration

Answer 9

What do you have to explain. Point them in the general direction of wherever you found out the information you formed your beliefs on and they should respect that. There are many good books available in Christian bookstores that they can read.

Answer 10

Don't say anything unless they ask. No doubt they'll think you're a ninny.

And be careful not to have any fun, and if you have any kids, make sure they don't have any fun on Halloween. Explain to them very carefully how all their friends are worshiping Satan by going to Halloween parties and getting candy.