Comments on: Should Christians Observe Halloween?

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:45:29 +0000

I must agree with Rhonda. I celebrate the fact that Jesus left his Heavenly throne to rescue me. I celebrate the fact that He arose, because if he hadn’t I would be of all people, most miserable. I do not celebrate Halloween, but Christmas and Resurrection Sunday, I will celebrate with joy and gusto!

By: Jacjue

Jacjue — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:49:09 +0000

How refreshing to see so many young parents realizing there is nothing good in Halloween, yet depending on circumstances, do the best they can to “redeem” it for good. Like reaching out to their community with the love of Jesus. (thats how they’ll know we are Christians…by our love) We live in a fallen world, we strive for perfection, but will never see it til return of Yeshua HaMashiach. (Jesus the Messiah) So until He comes, He is my “rest”.

By: Cindy Schultz

Cindy Schultz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:01:50 +0000

Thank you! Well said.
I had a long discussion on Twitter yesterday with another Christian mom-her family celebrates Halloween and mine does not. I wanted to take the time and research to write an article but, I’m away at a conference with limited Internet access. I am sharing your post with my Twitter friends and Facebook followers.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:53:10 +0000

To Stevo & Rhonda,
I am in agreement that if one eliminates the celebration of halloween than one should also eliminate the celebration of christmas and easter , too.
The truth is that just as halloween has its roots in paganism, so does Sunday worship, Christmas, Easter and most holidays on the Christian calendar. If a person doesn’t party on October 31st because of the day’s pagan history, then is that same person willing to forsake other pagan festivities? The only difference between the dangers of Halloween and Christmas is that Halloween is easily distinguished as evil. Both holidays originated in non-Christian societies and retain unbiblical practices. It is very easy to study the roots of these days and realize the truth. I encourage you to do so. All through scripture Father is clear that He hates the mixture of holy and profane. When we try to take a day that has its roots in paganism and make it a day to celebrate Him,, this is mixture. The Savior never celebrated Halloween or Christmas, and would no doubt abstain from such practices if He walked the earth today; though I do find Him keeping Passover(Luke 22:11), Hanukkah(John 10:22) and Sukkot(John 7) (which was also very likely the real time of His birth!)
Our Father gives us holy festivals to take part in that glorify Him and His Son and speak of the past and the future events to come. Check it out!!

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:51:59 +0000

To Stevo,
Christmas, (whether it is technically December 25th or not), is the celebration of the birth of our Savior. The account of this can be found in Matthew chapters 1 & 2, Luke 1:26-38, and Luke 2. Notice that the first 5 letters in the word spell His name. And Easter is the celebration of the resurrected Christ. It is the root of our faith. All that Christ endured was to undo the works of the devil. Had He not died and risen, our hope and our faith would be in vain. We would have no hope of eternal life with God through Him. For He himself said “Iam the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) And there is nothing pagan about it.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:27:07 +0000

What about Romans 12:2? And be not conformed to this (world), but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
We are not to accept the pattern of an age whose god is the Devil. Instead, being transformed by a renewed mind (committed) to the ideals of the kingdom of God. We should not have to use Halloween as an excuse to reach our neighbors whom we see everyday, with the Gospel. That is something we can do any of the other 364 days out of the year. We also don’t need to use it as an excuse to give candy to our children, when our children can get candy any other day just the same. God’s Word tells us that “Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit” (Romans 8:5).

By: Stevo

Stevo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:56:24 +0000

Will someone answer the question about why it’s OK to celebrate Christmas and Easter since they are originally pagan based holidays? It would seem that if you eliminate Halloween, then you must eliminate the others too, right? Afterall, the Pilgrims et al didn’t even celebrate Christmas. Please don’t think that I’m saying that Halloween is good because I’m not. It just seems like one standard is being applied to one holiday and not to others.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:13:50 +0000

Thank you Sarah. What a blessing to have parents that proteced you.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:12:11 +0000

We celebrate Reformation day on the 31st. I despise Halloween and my children have never celebrated it. We are even redeeming Christmas and are celebrating Advent. No Santa Claus for us I will be discussing with my husband purchasing gifts frm Samaritan’s purse in the name of our loved ones instead of buying them a gift and for my kids…have them pick out a Christmas wish from a child their own age and picking out the toy for them.
Cheryl´s last blog ..A Spark in the Kingdom

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:58:43 +0000

Thank for this post, Robin. Your post on this subject affected me greatly. You’ve eloquently summed up what I have never been able to express about many of the pagan holidays this country celebrates and thinks are harmless. I have my wonderful parents to thank for not ever allowing us to celebrate Halloween. Their excellent example to us has influenced how we view all pagan holidays and celebrations and we hope to pass on these same values to our children.

Thank you for your obedience to the Lord in posting this and many of your other articles about being “set apart” for the Lord. He has given you a gift…keep using it.