Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Halloween

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For years, Christian families have struggled with the question of whether or not to celebrate Halloween:

  • Is it OK to let our kids go Trick-or-Treating?
  • Is it OK to let them dress up in costumes?
  • Is it OK to hand out candy to kids who come to our door on Halloween?

Let’s look at this issue from a historical, practical, and scriptural perspective to see if we can find some answers.