(reprinted from 2008) In recent years we have started to hear some Christian groups encouraging Christians not to observe Hallowe’en, not to let our children trick-or-treat, not to go to costume parties. Many of those groups urge churches to have “harvest parties” as an alternative, or even just ignore the day entirely and pretend it... Continue Reading →
All Saints and All Souls and Prayers, Oh My!
We come in November to the winding down of the Christian year, but before we get there we have two great observances. Unfortunately, there are some Christians who get them confused, so let's look briefly at the first two days of November. November first is the feast of All Saints', the day when we remember... Continue Reading →