WishboneDawn Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Oh, the things I could say in reply to this. But I won't. Because I'm trying really, really hard not to offend anyone. *twitch* Well, presumtuously speaking for the Anglicans and Episcopalians, it's ridiculously hard to offend us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 A local church here hosts a Candy Party. :lol: Short and to the point!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I added a tag then realized it was a misuse of tags. blasphemy The Holy Ghost IS GOD. (Acts 5) Hallelujah praises HIS HOLY NAME and I don't find much of this funny. Yeah but I do think God has a sense of humor. And it is really hard to try not to offend. I have so many good jokes to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I personally don't have a problem with "Harvest" party. But, I spent the last decade of my life living in the corn fields of PA. So even though we are not farmers, "Harvest" was definitely a season we experienced and celebrated. I don't have a problem with Halloween though. We are avid trick-or-treaters. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 :iagree:Personally I think this just sends mixed messages. Either a church is okay with Halloween or not. If it is, fine, have a trunk or treat thing if they want to offer a safe place for the night. If not, then go about like it is just a typical night and don't draw attention to it. :iagree: Around here, by Halloween the Harvest is fully over. Early October/Late September would make more sense for a Harvest party. The Catholic school my boys went to (before we started homeschooling) held a Harvest Party during the month of October (games, hayrides, etc). Then there was a costume thing on Nov. 1 when the kids dressed up as Saints. Perhaps it's the ghoulish aspect of Halloween that puts some people off. (especially when there are so many real-life examples of ghoulish behavior, such as the recent spate of face-eating "zombies") Our kids celebrate Halloween and go trick-or-treating. We don't let them dress up as anything ghoulish or vulgar. This year I have one Elf Warrior and one Bottle of Ketchup. Some people believe that Halloween (at it's currently celebrated) has demonic overtones. My oldest went to Catholic school for a few years from K-2nd grade. They had a Halloween parade and party with the usual costumes - princesses, cats, and characters. I think they did ask for nothing too ghoulish. :lol: I have a couple of coupons for Applegate Hotdogs. I am going to do that roast! lol I love Halloween. Such a fun, easy holiday. I am celebrating twice this year. We just got back from Micky's Not So Scary Halloween Party, so yes, we like Halloween. ftr, it was our first time at WDW for this event. It was *awesome*. I can't believe we've been missing it! I am going to try to change that! I LOVE Halloween. It is absolutely my favorite holiday. I would decorate the whole house with one of the villages and decorations and lights, if we had the space and the money. I took my oldest to WDW for the Halloween event when she was 9. It was amazing and I would LOVE to go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I personally don't have a problem with "Harvest" party. But, I spent the last decade of my life living in the corn fields of PA. So even though we are not farmers, "Harvest" was definitely a season we experienced and celebrated. I don't have a problem with Halloween though. We are avid trick-or-treaters. ;) I will celebrate either one. I think the sticking point is calling it one, but really celebrating the other. My church growing up had a Harvest party with dressing in costumes, giving out candy, playing carnival games, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durriyyah Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 So... coming late to this party, hehe, but where we go, they have a night with a fun religious movie, some games like indoor basketball, etc. and have pizza. They spend a little time telling the kids the reason why we don't celebrate Halloween. This way the kids have a good night and don't feel like they are totally missing out on all the fun. Unless you hide in your basement, your kids know what is going on outside their door, so this is a nice alternative. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well good morning! You ladies have been busy in my absence! :D I feel better today because you all have made me laugh and given me such great ideas to take to the next meeting! :tongue_smilie: Am I "scoffing" at my fellow Christians? Well, yeah, some of them. I do it because we have a serious mission, and it is about serious things, and no one will take us seriously if we say stupid things like hallelujah party and holy ghost weenie roast and Jesusween. And I gotta tell ya, I don't think God is impressed either. So come down on which ever side of the Halloween debate that you choose... But CHOOSE... And stand firm. And stop trying to have it all but pretending like you aren't. Be authentic. Please. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 So, do you all use alternate names for the months, since those have ancient pagan roots? The days of the week do, too, at least some of them. I don't remember what Monday is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I don't know...are your neighbors handing out birthday cake? (My MIL once handed out baggies of chicken salad. She claimed it was all she could come up with at the time. I'll bet someone nearby could whip up a little cake with a couple hours notice.) :ack2: We ran out of candy one year- I grabbed all the candy we hate out of my kids' bags (they came in early) and re-treated it. It was either that or start handing out packs of (uncooked) ramen noodles. I had dozens of those. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The days of the week do, too, at least some of them. I don't remember what Monday is. Moon-Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well good morning! You ladies have been busy in my absence! :D I feel better today because you all have made me laugh and given me such great ideas to take to the next meeting! :tongue_smilie: Am I "scoffing" at my fellow Christians? Well, yeah, some of them. I do it because we have a serious mission, and it is about serious things, and no one will take us seriously if we say stupid things like hallelujah party and holy ghost weenie roast and Jesusween. And I gotta tell ya, I don't think God is impressed either. So come down on which ever side of the Halloween debate that you choose... But CHOOSE... And stand firm. And stop trying to have it all but pretending like you aren't. Be authentic. Please. . Well, I'm only a nominal/fringe Christian (my LCMS pastor would LOVE that one), but I totally agree with you! Preach it, sista! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The days of the week do, too, at least some of them. I don't remember what Monday is. Sunday=Sun's Day Monday=Moon's Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 A local church here hosts a Candy Party. :lol: Short and to the point!. Now that's calling a spade a spade! :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Sunday=Sun's DayMonday=Moon's Day Thursday = Thor's Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 :iagree:Personally I think this just sends mixed messages. Either a church is okay with Halloween or not. If it is, fine, have a trunk or treat thing if they want to offer a safe place for the night. If not, then go about like it is just a typical night and don't draw attention to it. :iagree: I grew up not celebrating Halloween and just assumed that my children wouldn't either. We never did Santa or the Easter bunny or the tooth fairy. (Oddly enough, I didn't grow up in a Christian home). It was never a big deal and it was harped on. When our oldest was born, DH (who is the son of a preacher) wanted to celebrate. So up until this year, we have. I didn't really care for it, but I didn't think it was a big enough deal to cause friction in our marriage. I became increasingly uncomfortable with it and so I gave it to God in prayer instead and finally my husband came to me and said that we could stop celebrating. This year, we will just go about our business as if it is any other day. We do not worry about what others choose or do not choose to do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Moon-Day. Wow, where did my brain go, lol???? Saturday is Saturn's Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) The problem is we have for too long conformed to this world. We think we are missing out on something or our kids are missing out if we don't celebrate pagan holidays. If there is one thing I've learned over the past few years it is that living a Christian life is not about storing up as much happiness on Earth as can be desired and chasing after our dreams ... it is about following what God has commanded us and where He is leading. We are no better off than the Israelites in most of the Old Testament worshipping Idols at every turn ... why are we STILL worshipping idols? As my 2nd grader would say - why are they still worshipping idols, haven't they learned not to do that? And I'm sure Satan would love nothing better than for Christians to continue in their fixation that Halloween/Harry Potter/Fairy Tale magic is what God was warning against in the Scriptures. That way, they will remain ignorant of REAL pagan worship, witchcraft, and idolatry - especially what can be found within the "Christian" church and in the hearts of Christians themselves. Edited October 11, 2012 by Susan in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) And I'm sure Satan would love nothing better than for Christians to continue in their fixation that Halloween/Harry Potter/Fairy Tale magic is what God was warning against in the Scriptures. That way, they will remain ignorant of REAL pagan worship, witchcraft, and idolatry - especially what can be found within the "Christian" church and in the hearts of Christians themselves. I had to chuckle thinking on this. I think Harry Potter has really done a number on some young Christians--at least by my experience, not because of Satan's influence but because of the Christian reaction. My daughter was slighted by her Christian friends whose families all insisted Harry Potter was evil. (I was told by another friend that she was anxious about coming over because having Harry Potter in my house would encourage demons to come in). DD was so turned off by them that she never really put her faith in Jesus to begin with. She couldn't make the connection between Harry Potter and "evil" witchcraft. She was pretty convinced that this was an important issue in Christianity considering how much garbage she heard about it. When we left the faith, and the town where we lived, she said she was so glad not to be around people who thought she was evil because she liked to read fantasy books. Edited October 11, 2012 by Ipsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thursday = Thor's Day I vote we rename all the days after the Avengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I vote we rename all the days after the Avengers. hmmm, that's very nice... :) So...who's going to come up with the new Days of the Week poem? Ironmanday's child is ...? Captain Americaday's child is full of ...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Our PTO has a Harvest Festival several weeks before Halloween. I don't think it's stupid to call it that. Meh. Nothing to flip out over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mrs Mungo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 hmmm, that's very nice...:) So...who's going to come up with the new Days of the Week poem? Ironmanday's child is ...? Captain Americaday's child is full of ...? I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. This. is. awesomeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This. is. awesomeness.:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. I knew I loved you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. :lol: Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Mrs. Mungo R.O.C.K.S.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I really didn't know the Holy Ghost had a weenie, until now. The things you learn on this board. :lol:. You really should have put a no drinking when reading this warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I vote we rename all the days after the Avengers. My dd would totally go for that. About Halloween, I agree with the OP. I find pretending not to have a Halloween party while actually having one is ridiculous. I find it even more ridiculous that people sit around and judge who's a nominal or fringe Christian. Seriously. Focus on your own walk and life and let others work out their own salvation with God themselves. Anyway, my church doesn't even address Halloween. It's left up to each family's personal convictions. Many kids do trick or treat, some don't. No one cares. My daughter is going as Loki from the Avengers and is having a blast reading Asgard, which we found in an old Home Educator's Tutor magazine. If you are going to "do" Halloween, do it. If not, then don't. But don't pretend you aren't when you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. This. is. awesomeness. :iagree: totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I LOVE it!! The Halle-BOO-jah idea is a hoot! :lol: I just want the candy, so I'll let my dc run around like crazy gathering it in, while I "sort." :D I do find it a little freaky that so many Halloween specialty stores are popping up all over North America and so many people go in for this event in such a big way. :001_huh: Maybe it's not such a bad idea to curb the scary-overkill and focus on harvesting yummy treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. Nope, it is perfect. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Er, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 At our old church, we celebrated All Saint's Day. The kids could come dressed as an animal, biblical person or other saint. They went around to various "stations," where an adult dressed as a saint told them about his/her life, and they got a treat relating to the saint. At some stations, they did a craft. We had St Nicholas (got a candy cane), St Lucia (got a cinnamon bun and made a wreath or a candle--can't remember), St Peter (key-shaped cookie), Mary (made a little manger with a tiny baby, hay and part of a cut-up toilet paper tube), St Francis (made a peanut butter bird feeder) and a couple others. It was an appropriate and authentic alternative to a Halloween party. I like that. We still do the Halloween thing here since I still have younger children but this year my oldest is going around more to be with her friends than to get candy. We go to them all, don't care what they call it. We go for the candy and games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Er, right. Those of us on linear view have no idea to whom you are speaking! You could quote or say, "Dear MM, yeah right." Just in case you care whether or not we know. If you don't care, then never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Um, yeah... Non-Protestant Christians. I'm pretty sure my parish has never celebrated Reformation Day! Ah ok thanks. I am often confused by flowery statements trying to say something they don't. I am trying to have as much fun as possible on Earth. I think I'm going to be Catwoman. Though DD wants me to match her as some sort of gypsy. I can't figure out exactly what her costume is but it is very pretty. You see, some people NEED rules to know how to behave AND so they can create a ranking system so they can judge everyone who falls beneath them. It is necessary. Also, it is no longer acceptable to call the Rom people 'gypsies.' I'm afraid you'll have to rename your costume. Wear the same thing, but call yourself a Holy Ghost Weenie Roast Lady. Yes, now that you mention it... how does wearing a costume and giving candy to our neighbors have anything to do with worshiping false gods or celebrating evil? And if my children are taught "Halloween means wearing a costume and eating candy" and they continue that tradition, and they don't do research on the topic... then how are they worshiping false gods or celebrating evil? Haven't you heard the Sugar is Poison message? You are poisoning your children and neighbors! Breathe, everyone breathe. [sigh] ::Practices 900 number breathing to go along with that Alice in Slutland costume I've been eying.:: So, do you all use alternate names for the months, since those have ancient pagan roots? You need to stop. I'm turning this thread into a drinking game and you're gonna make me pass out! I vote we rename all the days after the Avengers. :lol:. You really should have put a no drinking when reading this warning. SECOND!!! Would it be sufficiently pious to consider Halloween a precursor to Christmas and sell it as the night you gather supplies for your gingerbread house? This way, the virtuous boys and girls can convert the evil candy into something holy. Halloween is a missions field! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) . Edited October 11, 2012 by ThisIsTheDay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. Mrs. Mungo, poet laureate of the Hive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Mrs. Mungo, poet laureate of the Hive. Give me another challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Mrs. Mungo R.O.C.K.S.!!! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. . Yowza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Happy Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This is now one of my favorite threads. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Mrs. Mungo, poet laureate of the Hive. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 And I'm sure Satan would love nothing better than for Christians to continue in their fixation that Halloween/Harry Potter/Fairy Tale magic is what God was warning against in the Scriptures. That way, they will remain ignorant of REAL pagan worship, witchcraft, and idolatry - especially what can be found within the "Christian" church and in the hearts of Christians themselves. Oh totally. What others believe about REAL pagans and witches is usually far scarier than what most of those pagans and witches believe. Satan is probably splitting his sides with the joke. All that fear must be hilarious. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab1 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I had to rearrange the days to make it work. Ironmanday's child is a pompous a$$ Captain Americaday's child is full of muscle mass Black Widowday's child kicks hiney Antmanday's child is really tiny Hawkeyeday's child can shoot really fast Hulkday's child-SMASHSMASHSMASH Thorsday's child controls the thunder And that's all the days, in case you wondered. Okay, maybe we could improve that last line. Love it! Too funny! OPer, I totally agree and feel people go off the mark a lot! While the names for alternate Halloween are funny, they feel so wrong. While trying to make something "Christian", they are taking the Lords name in vain! How is it following Christ to mock him? Call a spade a spade! Call it a costume and candy party and have fun, but don't take the name of deity and drag it through the mud to make you look more religious. It makes you look foolish at best! I'll step off my soap box now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Does anyone else have "haunted house alternatives" in their area? It seems like an odd extension to the celebrate but don't celebrate. I'd think most people would prefer corn mazes! http://www.hellsgates.com/ More Info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This thread is too funny! :lol: My dd wants to know if she can re-blog Mrs. Mungo's poem on Tumblr... that is epic! So, I haven't managed to read through the whole thread to see if anyone else already pointed out that the re-naming and repurposing of the pagan fest has already been done for you (just like Christmas did for Saturnalia). It is indeed All Hallow's Eve, the evening before All Saint's Day (Hallow meaning Holy referring to all those Christian Saints). Halloween is not the name of the pagan festival, which I forget right now (help me out, pagans!), nor do I believe that any pagans celebrate their holiday by dressing their kids up as superheroes and gorging on candy. So, the holiday already has a Christian name, and has already been repurposed and defanged. If it's the celebration and not the name that people are objecting to, than celebrating it and renaming it - what, something even "more" Christian than All Saint's Eve? - is even more silly. Although Holy Ghost Weenie Roast does have to win some kind of prize... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Halloween is not the name of the pagan festival, which I forget right now (help me out, pagans!), You'd be thinking of Samhain? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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