* HALLOWEEN EMPHASIZES VIOLENCE AND DEATH
* HALLOWEEN EMPHASIZES HORROR AND FEAR
* HALLOWEEN EMPHASIZES THE OCCULT
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I didn’t see any violence, death, horror, fear, or occult in my neighborhood last night. Mostly little kids dressed as fairies or butterflies or cartoon characters. I suppose my son’s turning 13 is worthy of “horror and fear,” but he’s always been difficult ...
I am not amused by adults parading in satanic attire and exhibiting aspects of pagan ritual. Too many like to much of this—and perhaps this holiday actually encourages some to go way beyond the respectable.
But for the little ones—I see no long term damage—and lots of fun. It does not last long—just until the hormones or testerone kicks in and other pursuits are pursued!
The short munchkins in cute costumes outnumbered the tall kids dressed as teenagers at least 9 to 1 last night in my neighborhood.
Lots better than the last few years.
Most were walking with parents supervising from the street. Did have a good number of cars doing the start and stop Treak or Treat - Bad form.
My 6 year old was a pirate and my 19 month old a pumpkin. We are Catholic and no scary costumes allowed. No scary decorations.
Although, I was praying alot while my son ran door to door that no innocent children would be harmed that night.