Why? Is it because of what others have taught you and told you to believe about Halloween? Do you seriously think that not allowing your children to participate will protect them from some sort of evil? What do you think happens to the kids who do celebrate the holiday?
2006-10-29 01:02:25 · 6 answers · asked by mustihearthis 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Halloween
no its not evil to celebrate halloween , the kids who do celebrate are just having fun. theres nothing evil about it in my opinion
2006-10-29 01:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by vampiresandlikons 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The origin of Halloween is not good - it is based on "evil.". This is why so many choose to ignore this particular "holiday."
The origin of Halloween dates back 2000 years ago to the Celtic celebration of the dead. A Celtic festival was held on November 1, the first day of the celtic New Year, honoring the Samhain, the Lord of the Dead. Celtic ritual believed that the souls of the dead returned on the evening before November 1. The celebration included burning sacrifices and wearing costumes. These early events began as both a celebration of the food crop harvest and an honoring of dead ancestors.
Halloween spread throughout Europe in the seventh century. It began with "All Hallows Eve", the "Night of the Dead". It is immediately followed by "All Souls Day", a Christian holy day. (((The Catholic Church created All Saints Day (Nov.1) to celebrate the Saints, and All Souls Day (Nov.2) to pray for those who had died.)))
Celebrating the dead is pagan in origin, not "Christian."
The first lighted fruit was really carved out of gourds and turnips. European custom also included carving scary faces into the gourds and placing embers inside to light them. This was believed to ward of evil spirits, especially spirits who roamed the streets and countryside during All Hallows Eve.
The Irish brought the tradition of carving turnips and even potatoes with them to America. They quickly discovered that pumpkins were bigger and easier to carve.
Did you know: Americans spend over $14 billion on costumes, decorations, party supplies and other Halloween paraphernalia!! Second only to Christmas spending.
Bobbing for Apples is a tradition widely popular a few decades ago. It dates back to ancient roman times in honor of the Roman goddess of fruits and apples.
2006-10-29 08:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by mellow 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i do not know how a parent could not let their child go out for a wonderful time on halloween night. i mean i understand that the world is dangerous but honestly if you dont let your kid go out for halloweeen there gonna b really upset and miss out. and whether or not you go out for halloween ghosts and spirits are everywhere dependin on what you believe in. i would never be able to deprive my children of the innocent joy and candy of halloween
2006-10-29 08:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
halloween is the best holdiay ever!!!!!!! and, that guy from new zealand sucks!!!! In New Zealand people try to celebrate but some share his opinion. I lived in nz for 2 years. only just moved to north america. halloween is not an american holiday. it is irish. and it is not stupid! plus it is a christian holiday. for the christians. although, it's so much fun and you don't have to be chrstian to celebrate!
I LOVE HALLOWEEN!!!!
2006-10-29 08:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think it is evil.
I would not let my children celebrate halloween nor will I give candies to children trick or treating, as it is a BS american pagan celebration.
I live in New Zealand, halloween has tried to take off many times but I just tell the kids to go away in no uncertain terms and it seems to be working. Better off in america where it belongs.
the trick is no candies
the treat is a baseball bat for those who don't get the message.
2006-10-29 08:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by angle_of_deat_69 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
no
2006-10-29 08:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by childofthefifties 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋