Candy from strangers, gory costumes, and spooky houses. There isn’t one wholesome thing left in October 31, so here’s what our family celebrates instead.
October 31, 1517, was the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenburg Chapel. So our family, along with several other families from church, had a Reformation Day celebration including games, (modest) medieval costumes, worship time, learning about one of the reformers, and a chili cookoff. It was a wonderful, wholesome family time, and there was no candy involved!
I used to avoid taking my children out as much as possible during the month of October because of the yuck everywhere. Unfortunately, we're now seeing Halloween decorations in stores in July, and yard decorations around here started going up in early September. There is now more time of the year dedicated to Halloween than to Christmas, and Thanksgiving gets almost completely overlooked!
We will join you and celebrate Fall Harvest and all the healthy treats our Father GOD grew for us this year! Excellent idea!! Thanks you so much Dr. & Mama Z. God bless you all.
Excellent article. Thank you so much. I didn't grow up celebrating it so it's not been a thing for us but I've been alarmed by how many Christians make excuses for it!
Thanks, Regina. We get a lot of pushback on our opinions on holidays. We try not to be overly "religious" or "legalistic," but when Jesus is no longer the reason for the season (i.e. Santa & Easter Bunny), and when the devil takes priority over our celebrations, we get concerned.
This is one of the best arguments against Halloween that I’ve ever read. Thank you for its succinctness.
Thank you, Allyson, appreciate the kind words.
It’s becoming more and more clear how to handle holidays — and I’m glad this resonated with you.
October 31, 1517, was the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenburg Chapel. So our family, along with several other families from church, had a Reformation Day celebration including games, (modest) medieval costumes, worship time, learning about one of the reformers, and a chili cookoff. It was a wonderful, wholesome family time, and there was no candy involved!
I used to avoid taking my children out as much as possible during the month of October because of the yuck everywhere. Unfortunately, we're now seeing Halloween decorations in stores in July, and yard decorations around here started going up in early September. There is now more time of the year dedicated to Halloween than to Christmas, and Thanksgiving gets almost completely overlooked!
Love that Reformation Day celebration!
We will join you and celebrate Fall Harvest and all the healthy treats our Father GOD grew for us this year! Excellent idea!! Thanks you so much Dr. & Mama Z. God bless you all.
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Excellent article. Thank you so much. I didn't grow up celebrating it so it's not been a thing for us but I've been alarmed by how many Christians make excuses for it!
So agree.
Thanks, Regina. We get a lot of pushback on our opinions on holidays. We try not to be overly "religious" or "legalistic," but when Jesus is no longer the reason for the season (i.e. Santa & Easter Bunny), and when the devil takes priority over our celebrations, we get concerned.
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