Explore the History of All Hallows’ Eve Did you know Halloween started as a Christian holiday? It marked the beginning of a three-day celebration called Hallowtide. For centuries Christians celebrated Hallowtide as a reminder that Jesus defeated death and our future home is with him in heaven. Hallowtide Here’s the breakdown of this three-day event: […]
Benign Holiday or Celebration of Evil? How people react to Halloween varies greatly. Some view it as a fun holiday and mock those who think otherwise. Yet others avoid Halloween, treating it with caution and even trepidation. As followers of Jesus, this is an important issue for us to determine. We must discern what is […]
Serious Thinking about October 31 My perspective on Halloween has changed over the years. Here are my seven reflections on Halloween 1. As a kid I relished the opportunity to score some candy, a rare and treasured treat. 2. As a teen I was too old to go trick-or-treating, but there was usually a party […]