Killjoys cancelling Halloween--is this the new normal?

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Anonymous wrote:Our school doesn't celebrate, because lots of kids didn't come to school when it was celebrated in the past for religious and cultural reasons. We do celebrate Halloween, but it seems totally appropriate to me. If a big part of the community doesn't want to take part of it, don't make it a community celebration. It's not like there's not plenty of other ways and times to celebrate Halloween.

My kids learn about lots of different cultures by having celebrations in school that are the traditions of the various festivals. Our family doesn't celebrate those at home, but why shouldn't my kids learn about it at school? How is Halloween different?

The traditions of Halloween in the US are to

1. go trick-or-treating
2. egg/TP/set fire to buildings
3. wear "Sexy [Whatever]" costumes and get drunk on bar crawls

You want your kids to do those things in school?

See what 12:05 posted. That is what we like about Halloween. And number 1 from your list.

That's great, because you can do that. Halloween is not canceled.

The OP should have written killjoys cancelling Halloween at school then.

But Halloween isn't at school, just like Christmas isn't at school.

Christmas is a holiday, yet we have a party. Most of the time Halloween is on a weekday. Our school does the "Holiday" party week before Christmas. A "Fall" party before Thanksgiving. If they can do that, then they could do the "Pumpkin" or "Costume" party then. Why take out the one event kids love?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just heard that my kids elementary school is not doing Halloween in the name of equity. Some families don't celebrate and they wanted to be inclusive. Instead it will be "dress like your favorite book character day" but no ghosts, ghouls, vampires, or dementors allowed. No parade or Halloween-themes crafts. I'm wondering if this is widespread throughout the county or if our school principal is uniquely anti-fun.

The Jehovah's Witnesses have been trying to get our school to ban Halloween for years.

I've been trying for years to get then to stop knocking on our door!

Decorate for Halloween EVERY day of the year then, I guess? lol

No, in actuality, I bought one of these signs off of Amazon, and what once was a nuisance 8-10 times a year, has gone down to ZERO (it's the law).




aaaaaaaand, my parents bought this one, lol. 😁

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PP, I love your parents already

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our school doesn't celebrate, because lots of kids didn't come to school when it was celebrated in the past for religious and cultural reasons. We do celebrate Halloween, but it seems totally appropriate to me. If a big part of the community doesn't want to take part of it, don't make it a community celebration. It's not like there's not plenty of other ways and times to celebrate Halloween.

My kids learn about lots of different cultures by having celebrations in school that are the traditions of the various festivals. Our family doesn't celebrate those at home, but why shouldn't my kids learn about it at school? How is Halloween different?

The traditions of Halloween in the US are to

1. go trick-or-treating
2. egg/TP/set fire to buildings
3. wear "Sexy [Whatever]" costumes and get drunk on bar crawls

You want your kids to do those things in school?

See what 12:05 posted. That is what we like about Halloween. And number 1 from your list.

That's great, because you can do that. Halloween is not canceled.

The OP should have written killjoys cancelling Halloween at school then.

But Halloween isn't at school, just like Christmas isn't at school.

Christmas is a holiday, yet we have a party. Most of the time Halloween is on a weekday. Our school does the "Holiday" party week before Christmas. A "Fall" party before Thanksgiving. If they can do that, then they could do the "Pumpkin" or "Costume" party then. Why take out the one event kids love?

We’ve never had a Christmas party or holiday party in mcps. We had Halloween and Valentine’s Day. That was it.

[Anonymous]

This article is a perfect description of the community at my school:
https://apple.news/ASigJ-vIUQSSs0NuC2HnlNA

“ I was born in Nigeria and raised in the church, specifically in the sanctified and tongues-speaking Pentecostal denomination, so celebrating Halloween was especially unrealistic for me. My parents were the anti- “any appearance of evil” type Christians, and naturally, Halloween fell into that category. Thus, my siblings and I became the kids who never dressed up for the school costume party. We were the kids who had to go sit in the library when the class was popcorn-reading Harry Potter. The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door. Thankfully, we weren’t alone — we were part of a community of young people for whom Halloween and all of its festivities were a no-go — so that meant that the day itself was never a complete wash. The rest of the world had trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. We had Hallelujah Night.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This article is a perfect description of the community at my school:
https://apple.news/ASigJ-vIUQSSs0NuC2HnlNA

“ I was born in Nigeria and raised in the church, specifically in the sanctified and tongues-speaking Pentecostal denomination, so celebrating Halloween was especially unrealistic for me. My parents were the anti- “any appearance of evil” type Christians, and naturally, Halloween fell into that category. Thus, my siblings and I became the kids who never dressed up for the school costume party. We were the kids who had to go sit in the library when the class was popcorn-reading Harry Potter. The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door. Thankfully, we weren’t alone — we were part of a community of young people for whom Halloween and all of its festivities were a no-go — so that meant that the day itself was never a complete wash. The rest of the world had trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. We had Hallelujah Night.”

That's just sad. All the parents are doing is setting their kids up to rebel against such unrealistic strictures. Kids want to have fun with their friends and partake in social activities, like Halloween or a "fall festival."

No costumes or candy for their kids? Just awful. Don't parents realize they are damaging their kids when they socially isolate them like this?

I'm fine with restrictions on the spooky/spiritual elements of Halloween in the schools. But let the kids wear costumes, celebrate, and enjoy a bit of candy one afternoon. The entire point of doing it at school is that kids don't all live in the same neighborhood. Some kids live far afield and school districts can be quite large. They want to enjoy with their school friends.

[Anonymous]

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Christmas is a holiday, yet we have a party. Most of the time Halloween is on a weekday. Our school does the "Holiday" party week before Christmas. A "Fall" party before Thanksgiving. If they can do that, then they could do the "Pumpkin" or "Costume" party then. Why take out the one event kids love?

You have a Christmas party at a public school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This article is a perfect description of the community at my school:
https://apple.news/ASigJ-vIUQSSs0NuC2HnlNA

“ I was born in Nigeria and raised in the church, specifically in the sanctified and tongues-speaking Pentecostal denomination, so celebrating Halloween was especially unrealistic for me. My parents were the anti- “any appearance of evil” type Christians, and naturally, Halloween fell into that category. Thus, my siblings and I became the kids who never dressed up for the school costume party. We were the kids who had to go sit in the library when the class was popcorn-reading Harry Potter. The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door. Thankfully, we weren’t alone — we were part of a community of young people for whom Halloween and all of its festivities were a no-go — so that meant that the day itself was never a complete wash. The rest of the world had trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. We had Hallelujah Night.”

That's just sad. All the parents are doing is setting their kids up to rebel against such unrealistic strictures. Kids want to have fun with their friends and partake in social activities, like Halloween or a "fall festival."

No costumes or candy for their kids? Just awful. Don't parents realize they are damaging their kids when they socially isolate them like this?

I'm fine with restrictions on the spooky/spiritual elements of Halloween in the schools. But let the kids wear costumes, celebrate, and enjoy a bit of candy one afternoon. The entire point of doing it at school is that kids don't all live in the same neighborhood. Some kids live far afield and school districts can be quite large. They want to enjoy with their school friends.

DP. Parents are DAMAGING their kids when they don't let their kids dress up for Halloween and trick-or-treat? Oh boy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our school doesn't celebrate, because lots of kids didn't come to school when it was celebrated in the past for religious and cultural reasons. We do celebrate Halloween, but it seems totally appropriate to me. If a big part of the community doesn't want to take part of it, don't make it a community celebration. It's not like there's not plenty of other ways and times to celebrate Halloween.

My kids learn about lots of different cultures by having celebrations in school that are the traditions of the various festivals. Our family doesn't celebrate those at home, but why shouldn't my kids learn about it at school? How is Halloween different?

The traditions of Halloween in the US are to

1. go trick-or-treating
2. egg/TP/set fire to buildings
3. wear "Sexy [Whatever]" costumes and get drunk on bar crawls

You want your kids to do those things in school?

See what 12:05 posted. That is what we like about Halloween. And number 1 from your list.

That's great, because you can do that. Halloween is not canceled.

The OP should have written killjoys cancelling Halloween at school then.

But Halloween isn't at school, just like Christmas isn't at school.

Christmas is a holiday, yet we have a party. Most of the time Halloween is on a weekday. Our school does the "Holiday" party week before Christmas. A "Fall" party before Thanksgiving. If they can do that, then they could do the "Pumpkin" or "Costume" party then. Why take out the one event kids love?

We’ve never had a Christmas party or holiday party in mcps. We had Halloween and Valentine’s Day. That was it.

Well ours did. The kids made gingerbread houses in the cafeteria one year. They had so much fun and I'm glad I was one of the volunteers in my kid's class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:[q

Christmas is a holiday, yet we have a party. Most of the time Halloween is on a weekday. Our school does the "Holiday" party week before Christmas. A "Fall" party before Thanksgiving. If they can do that, then they could do the "Pumpkin" or "Costume" party then. Why take out the one event kids love?

You have a Christmas party at a public school?

They call it he "Holiday" party

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This article is a perfect description of the community at my school:
https://apple.news/ASigJ-vIUQSSs0NuC2HnlNA

“ I was born in Nigeria and raised in the church, specifically in the sanctified and tongues-speaking Pentecostal denomination, so celebrating Halloween was especially unrealistic for me. My parents were the anti- “any appearance of evil” type Christians, and naturally, Halloween fell into that category. Thus, my siblings and I became the kids who never dressed up for the school costume party. We were the kids who had to go sit in the library when the class was popcorn-reading Harry Potter. The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door. Thankfully, we weren’t alone — we were part of a community of young people for whom Halloween and all of its festivities were a no-go — so that meant that the day itself was never a complete wash. The rest of the world had trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. We had Hallelujah Night.”

That's just sad. All the parents are doing is setting their kids up to rebel against such unrealistic strictures. Kids want to have fun with their friends and partake in social activities, like Halloween or a "fall festival."

No costumes or candy for their kids? Just awful. Don't parents realize they are damaging their kids when they socially isolate them like this?

I'm fine with restrictions on the spooky/spiritual elements of Halloween in the schools. But let the kids wear costumes, celebrate, and enjoy a bit of candy one afternoon. The entire point of doing it at school is that kids don't all live in the same neighborhood. Some kids live far afield and school districts can be quite large. They want to enjoy with their school friends.

DP. Parents are DAMAGING their kids when they don't let their kids dress up for Halloween and trick-or-treat? Oh boy.

Did you watch the video that was in the link that person posted? Yes, you are damaging your kids when you isolate them from what their classmates are doing. A hallelujah night instead of trick or treating? Sure, it is so imaginative for the kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just heard that my kids elementary school is not doing Halloween in the name of equity. Some families don't celebrate and they wanted to be inclusive. Instead it will be "dress like your favorite book character day" but no ghosts, ghouls, vampires, or dementors allowed. No parade or Halloween-themes crafts. I'm wondering if this is widespread throughout the county or if our school principal is uniquely anti-fun.

The Jehovah's Witnesses have been trying to get our school to ban Halloween for years.

Liar

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This article is a perfect description of the community at my school:
https://apple.news/ASigJ-vIUQSSs0NuC2HnlNA

“ I was born in Nigeria and raised in the church, specifically in the sanctified and tongues-speaking Pentecostal denomination, so celebrating Halloween was especially unrealistic for me. My parents were the anti- “any appearance of evil” type Christians, and naturally, Halloween fell into that category. Thus, my siblings and I became the kids who never dressed up for the school costume party. We were the kids who had to go sit in the library when the class was popcorn-reading Harry Potter. The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door. Thankfully, we weren’t alone — we were part of a community of young people for whom Halloween and all of its festivities were a no-go — so that meant that the day itself was never a complete wash. The rest of the world had trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. We had Hallelujah Night.”

That's just sad. All the parents are doing is setting their kids up to rebel against such unrealistic strictures. Kids want to have fun with their friends and partake in social activities, like Halloween or a "fall festival."

No costumes or candy for their kids? Just awful. Don't parents realize they are damaging their kids when they socially isolate them like this?

I'm fine with restrictions on the spooky/spiritual elements of Halloween in the schools. But let the kids wear costumes, celebrate, and enjoy a bit of candy one afternoon. The entire point of doing it at school is that kids don't all live in the same neighborhood. Some kids live far afield and school districts can be quite large. They want to enjoy with their school friends.

Parents are damaging their kids because they don't celebrate Halloween? WTF

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This article is a perfect description of the community at my school:
https://apple.news/ASigJ-vIUQSSs0NuC2HnlNA

“ I was born in Nigeria and raised in the church, specifically in the sanctified and tongues-speaking Pentecostal denomination, so celebrating Halloween was especially unrealistic for me. My parents were the anti- “any appearance of evil” type Christians, and naturally, Halloween fell into that category. Thus, my siblings and I became the kids who never dressed up for the school costume party. We were the kids who had to go sit in the library when the class was popcorn-reading Harry Potter. The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door. Thankfully, we weren’t alone — we were part of a community of young people for whom Halloween and all of its festivities were a no-go — so that meant that the day itself was never a complete wash. The rest of the world had trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. We had Hallelujah Night.”

That's just sad. All the parents are doing is setting their kids up to rebel against such unrealistic strictures. Kids want to have fun with their friends and partake in social activities, like Halloween or a "fall festival."

No costumes or candy for their kids? Just awful. Don't parents realize they are damaging their kids when they socially isolate them like this?

I'm fine with restrictions on the spooky/spiritual elements of Halloween in the schools. But let the kids wear costumes, celebrate, and enjoy a bit of candy one afternoon. The entire point of doing it at school is that kids don't all live in the same neighborhood. Some kids live far afield and school districts can be quite large. They want to enjoy with their school friends.

DP. Parents are DAMAGING their kids when they don't let their kids dress up for Halloween and trick-or-treat? Oh boy.

Did you watch the video that was in the link that person posted? Yes, you are damaging your kids when you isolate them from what their classmates are doing. A hallelujah night instead of trick or treating? Sure, it is so imaginative for the kids.

You're an idiot

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This article is a perfect description of the community at my school:
https://apple.news/ASigJ-vIUQSSs0NuC2HnlNA

“ I was born in Nigeria and raised in the church, specifically in the sanctified and tongues-speaking Pentecostal denomination, so celebrating Halloween was especially unrealistic for me. My parents were the anti- “any appearance of evil” type Christians, and naturally, Halloween fell into that category. Thus, my siblings and I became the kids who never dressed up for the school costume party. We were the kids who had to go sit in the library when the class was popcorn-reading Harry Potter. The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door. Thankfully, we weren’t alone — we were part of a community of young people for whom Halloween and all of its festivities were a no-go — so that meant that the day itself was never a complete wash. The rest of the world had trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. We had Hallelujah Night.”

That's just sad. All the parents are doing is setting their kids up to rebel against such unrealistic strictures. Kids want to have fun with their friends and partake in social activities, like Halloween or a "fall festival."

No costumes or candy for their kids? Just awful. Don't parents realize they are damaging their kids when they socially isolate them like this?

I'm fine with restrictions on the spooky/spiritual elements of Halloween in the schools. But let the kids wear costumes, celebrate, and enjoy a bit of candy one afternoon. The entire point of doing it at school is that kids don't all live in the same neighborhood. Some kids live far afield and school districts can be quite large. They want to enjoy with their school friends.

DP. Parents are DAMAGING their kids when they don't let their kids dress up for Halloween and trick-or-treat? Oh boy.

Did you watch the video that was in the link that person posted? Yes, you are damaging your kids when you isolate them from what their classmates are doing. A hallelujah night instead of trick or treating? Sure, it is so imaginative for the kids.

You're an idiot

So are you. For being a killjoy. I bet you did not see the video. I bet you would like your child to be the only one in media when the rest of the kids are at the parade. And thanks to idiots like you and your agenda that Halloween is a pagan ritual, rest of the kids are denied that fun.