I remember talking about it with other kids but I don't remember ever having a classroom party. I can also only remember going out to trick-or-treat 3 times as a kid. We always had off of school the Thursday and Friday before and we would go "up north" to our cottage for a long weekend. I guess I just associate this time as being family time. Don't feel bad for me. I can pretty much guarantee that my grandparents provided me with 10x the amount of candy and treats than I would have gotten if I'd actually gone trick-or-treating.
I know there are MANY Christian families who chose not to partake in this holiday because of its pagan roots. Others choose to focus on the reformation. I'm glad they have chosen to remain true to their personal convictions!
Adam and I have talked about it and our opinion is this: almost all Christian holidays have roots in pagan traditions. Frankly, I'm glad the Christian emphasis is what's prevailed in most circumstances.
So, we celebrate both. We talk about the freedom and encouragement our church body gives us to own a bible and to study it daily, as our Savior commands within His word. In Luther's time, bibles were only available to laypersons at the local library and they were chained to the floor. Each year, I make a paper bible and attach it to the floor with a paper chain. Then I have the kids rip the chain. We also "nail" 95 Theses to our front door. I've included a couple of pictures from severs years ago.
Later on, we DO trick-or-treat and spend time with family and friends. There is no violence or gore and modesty will always be a rule in our house.
I hope you enjoy the holiday in whatever way you've decided is best for your family. My only hope is that you keep Christ in the center of your celebrations, as always, and that you enjoy being together!
Cheers,
Alyssa
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