Christians only: Christians don't celebrate Halloween so what do you do when kids trick or treat at your door

Answer 1

I ask them to come back at Christmas time singing carols, and then I shall give them some sweets, as long as mummy or daddy are with them.

All Hallows is a different kettle of fish.

To the people that say they are Christians and celebrate the occult on this night, I ask this. What direction does the bible point you in? What direction does it take about celebrating and filling your children's heads with occult and telling them it's just a bit of fun? Do you think God's directions are some sort of joke? Where are you leading these little ones you have been given for such a short time.

NETTY by the way that was a fantastic question. Thanks x

Answer 2

I was a christian. Im not too into it all anymore, but I dont see how this holiday shouldn't be enjoyed. When I was, I celebrated it, and I went out every year and I still do. No matter what anybody says ill go, and I dont see how going to a door to get treats is bad, but I would say turn your front lights off. Alot of people skip those houses. If someone does come, don't answer the door. It isnt to be rude, but unless you want to keep running to the door explaining to little kids that you dont celebrate the holiday... And christians do celebrate it.

Answer 3

Many Christians celebrate Halloween -- as a matter of fact, our church is sponsoring "Trunk or Treat" tonight in the church parking lot. It's a big deal! Church members decorate their cars and distribute candy from the trunks. The kids love it. Many other churches in our area sponsor Harvest Carnivals, with games, cakes walks, face painting, costume contests, etc.

Although there are many Christians who do celebrate Halloween, I don't. It's a personal conviction for me. We live in the country now, and don't get any kids on Halloween, but when we lived in a neighborhood, I just left my porch light off, door closed, and watched tv at the back of the house. Since I don't celebrate, I don't decorate, and after a few seconds of standing at the door, parents realize that no one is answering and would go on to the next house.

Answer 4

I have been a Christian all my 70 years of life and never heard anyone say they don't have something for the kids when they come on Halloween.
But, if what you say is true, then I would not open my door and leave my light on, on the porch. Then parents and children know that you are not participating for one reason or another.
There are a lot less children trick or treating these days because of all the crazy people trying to ruin it for others.
Like, I was listening to the news this morning and they said, some sex offenders can not even think about passing out candy. I ask myself how does that work -some-

Answer 5

There are certain churches that do not celebrate because it has evil images and pagan practices attached to it. When I believed this I would not be a home. The congregation would come together and have games for the kids. I However, I did Some research and found out that the Catholic Church made a new holiday to cover over an existing pagan holiday. The church paid tribute to saints that had died. Thus the word Hollow=holy on the eve of Nov. 1. together the word hollow+eve came to be holloween todays interpretation.

Answer 6

what makes you think Christians don't celebrate Halloween? I came from a Christian family and I trick or treated as a kid and so did all of my cousins and so did the kids in my youth group.

HOWEVER, I do not pass out candy because I do not enjoy children. I am usually either out for the evening (tonight I'll be at the gym) or just keep my light out. I've never had anyone ring my doorbell when my light was out.

Answer 7

Many Christians do celebrate Halloween. Why wouldn't we. It's All Souls Day. We hand out candy to the kids when they come. I love to see the kids in their costumes. We go out trick or treating also.

Take care.

Answer 8

I'm not sure where you got the idea that no Christians celebrate Halloween... I'm Christian and I love Halloween.

If someone did find Halloween offence though, then they would just turn off the front light.

Answer 9

Remember, just because Halloween is a pagen holiday, doesn't mean Christians can not celebrate it. We have been celebrating the birthday of Mythra (a pagen godess) for nearly two thousands years. It was Constaintine the Great who decided to call Mythra's birthday (December 25th) Christmas, while Jesus was clearly born in the late spring. Religion is about love, tolerance and acceptence. Children are just children and we should jump on our high horses and start preaching or damning others.

Answer 10

Many Christians DO celebrate Halloween. There are many people in general who don't celebrate Halloween or just aren't home that night. There are general rules, for trick-or-treaters, to know which houses are giving out candy and which are not. It's generally suggested that, if you're not distributing candy, you do not have your porch lights on or display Halloween decorations at your porch. This sends a message to trick-or-treaters to not go to that house, the owners are not giving out candy.