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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do you NOT celebrate Halloween?

In my home country we don't have such holiday/festivity and this is the first time my child (2yo) is invited to participate. I'm not sure about what to do. My mom, after reading about the meanin of the party said we should not participate. I don't know what to do... (we're Christians)

I'm not a big fan of the horror aspects of it but I see that DC will miss a lot of fun going out with friends and dressing up as she gets old.

If you don't celebrate it, what's your reason to skip it? Our harvest feast is in April during Easter and that's the major holiday for us...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. [/quote]

I personally, do not not celebrate Halloween (most Americans do participate). However I knew one church in our area that choose not to and instead had Halloween-like celebration at their church for the kids. I went once, and had no idea why they weren't celebrating Halloween - they just didn't allow children to wear costumes. (???)

Here is how I see it, coming from anglo background, family in America for 200+ years: It's the one night a year that a child's fantasy gets fullfilled. They can pretend to be whomever they choose and adults shower them with candy and compliments on their costume. It's about fun and seeing neighbors, friends.

The horror aspect its all that big - I would be shocked if someone invited 2 year olds to a party to scare them. If you are concerned about that just ask what kind of party it is. My guess is none of that will be involved. The 'scary' parties are mainly for older kids. There are usually no body parts - no consuming of bodies, worshiping the dead, etc. The Candy is just regular candy (like the kinds in stores) just in a smaller variety. Sometimes one house goes all out to be "scary" but you can see it coming for miles and just pass it by if you have young kids.

Hopefully that addresses your concerns. There shouldn't be anything that will make you feel like you are violating any religious principles and if there is you can always bow-out or walk around so that you don't have to be involved in that. Hopefully you will have lots of fun with your kids![/quote]

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