When I was a kid, I have no memory of going door to door trick or treating or dressing up as anything other than maybe a bible character or a lamb for a fall festival at church. I have to say that its a pretty good memory to have an absence of events in my life. Joey, on the other hand dressed up every year and went door to door....so, when you have two different traditions and you have children what do you do?
Come to an agreement as to what is best for OUR kids, not what was best for us as kids!
Last night, we dressed the kids up and headed to the fall festival. I am happy that Joey and I agree to protect our children from "ugly and scary" things of the world. We want our children to always understand that halloween is NOT a day that we "celebrate" but I day that we take advantage of dressing up, playing pretend and getting treats and prizes! Its a fun day with absolutely no meaning for our family!
I'm constantly reminded of the verse, Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. " Its perfect when trying to "figure out" what is best for your children, God gave us an instruction book - its really not that difficult!
Hope you all had a fun evening, despite the rain =)
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