Steph101 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Absolutely! Why should we all conform to the Christian stereotype? I even know a pastor who spent a month preaching against Harry Potter! This annoys me, as it's people like this who drive others away from our churches, reinforcing the belief that all Christians are narrow minded! I mean, come on, we don't all eat jelly, drink nothing but lemonade, and play 'pin the tail on the donkey' at parties....! Do we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I know alot of people who are Christian but celebrate Halloween for the kids - couldn't be nice to be the kids who weren't allowed to join in Saying that when we were little we did know who the stalewart 'churchies' were who would yell and throw things if trick or treaters went near their house xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Absolutely! Why should we all conform to the Christian stereotype? I even know a pastor who spent a month preaching against Harry Potter! This annoys me, as it's people like this who drive others away from our churches, reinforcing the belief that all Christians are narrow minded! I mean, come on, we don't all eat jelly, drink nothing but lemonade, and play 'pin the tail on the donkey' at parties....! Do we? Ooooh, the evil Harry Potter (says the women who queued up at midnight for the last book in the series ) I don't like lemonade and I was always rubbish at pin the tail on the donkey, much preferred kiss, cuddle or torture as a child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 We have had parties in the past which I prefer to trick or treating. In the village last year there was a heap of trouble which ended in a police car being pushed down a bank. Now, who was saying that stocks and rotten eggs would be a good idea??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 wow Angels4, Halloween sounds great in USA, it's boring here, so we don't bother, the kids are allways asking to go trick or treating, but that's all it is, knock on a door, get some sweets, come home I'd love to be a part of your Halloween celebrations, maybe a tript to USA at that time mmm..., it is the school holidays here then Come on over....PLENTY of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumpty Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Come on over....PLENTY of room. Don't tempt me . It is my DD's 18th on 27th October and I'd love to bring her over for some goulish celebrations. Looked at the website for the salem celebrations - looks great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 It is great fun. I've lived away for 24 years and last year was the first time I was able to participate. Looking forward to seeing all the kiddies in thier scary best. Happy early Birthday to your daughter. When I was a kid I used to think Haloween was a party to celabrate my birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I love Halloween and have always made a big fuss about it for the boys - they are 13 and 17 now and still expect all the decorations, pumpkin carving and ghoulish food!!!!!!!!!! My eldest tells me the the local children look forward to seeing our house all decorated. Luckily I've never had any problems with trick or treaters - even the grumpy teenagers!!!! I told one group I wasn't going to give them anything because they'd not dressed up and made an effort - the next year they came back in fancy dress and looked brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 My YD was born on halloween so we have always celebrated it big time decorating house inside & out costumes all round sweets for the trick or treeters even though she is about to turn 16 she still loves a home party & her friends always say they are the best I think because so many parents lucky them book out side activities or sporty theme my daughter hates both so I have never got away with it My mum had a holiday home in the US and you have never seen halloween celebrated until you have seen it USA style absolutely incredible wonderful for Adults & Children alike one birthday we visited the local flea market and the stall holders couldn't understand why my YD was not doing trick or treet (not being used to it on this scale) they were quite miffed she was not asking and had to actually encourage her OOH I love the USA Kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I've never allowed my boys to go trick or treating either for the same reasons as OP Or Penny for guy on bonfire night for same reason. If my kids want sweets they have to behave and tidy their room, do their school work and I will buy them some. I agree it sounds much more fun in America. I do let them have a pumpkin which we hollow out and light and place by the front door. They do give treats at the door if callers come, as I dont judge them, I just dont want my kids doing it.... if that makes any sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I even know a pastor who spent a month preaching against Harry Potter! This annoys me, as it's people like this who drive others away from our churches, reinforcing the belief that all Christians are narrow minded! Our vicar was in the queue at midnight buying Harry Potter books! He preaches on the books too, but likens the Harry Potter story to the story of Jesus. Amazing how views can be so different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 We carve a pumpkin for the LOs but that's it. I wouldn't allow them to go begging. We don't get anyone knock on our door but then the front of our house is dark because the lounge and dining room are at the front of the house and we don't use those rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Here in the States, if you are not accepting visitors, people just leave thier front light off. So people know not to knock or ring the bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Bah Humbug I dont see trick or treeters that knock on my door if they have dressed up for the occasion as beggars The Trick or Treet kids that knock on my door are local and so know whos door to knock on in any case, those neighbours who if they were ghosts wouldnt give you a fright tend to be miserable & mean the other 364 days a year as well and so the kids dont bother to knock in any event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Bah Humbug I dont see trick or treeters that knock on my door if they have dressed up for the occasion as beggars The Trick or Treet kids that knock on my door are local and so know whos door to knock on in any case, those neighbours who if they were ghosts wouldnt give you a fright tend to be miserable & mean the other 364 days a year as well and so the kids dont bother to knock in any event. Same here I look on them as kids who are enjoying themselves. Of course I wouldn't allow my kids to go begging, but knocking at neighbours doors once a year for some sweeties isn't begging not in my book anyway I very fondly remembering going 'guising' (as we called it in Scotland) when I was little, and I'm glad my girls will be able to look back on a childhood memory just as fondly. I think this will be my last with my ED anyway . She starts secondary school on tuesday, and I very much doubt that going TorT with mum will be a cool thing to do next year And she wont get to go without me, so....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 HI alexgirl73 I also think it is more popular or less popular by regions I lived in GLW most of my childhood and I like you used to go "guising' escorted by my much older Sister or Brother happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 My post was just a matter of fact to all the folks who don't want to participate. Our lightsare ALWAYS on and my sister and I even dress for the occasion. Remember, I live in "Halloween Central." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hi Angels4 I dont think for one minute anyone on the forum thought you were pointing a finger at any one individual I certainly didnt. We are all a happy go lucky bunch of people with one common interest we will talk to anyone even total strangers about chickens 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 what kate said Angels4 Did you have a wee turnip lantern as well kate? In the days before those blasted americans brought in pumpkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Turnip Lantern?!?! For real? How can you illuminate a turnip?!? LOL! BTW I wasn't thinking you were pointing fingers, I now know better. I love chatting away with you folks from the UK. I tried to move there, but alas as "just a hairdresser" I was denied a visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Er hem would one be refering to a neep? yes thankfully I was the baby my brother and sister were 7 & 9 years older than me so the got the job of hollowing and carving amazing now I think of it I cant even peel cut one up for dinner. Clootie is also a Scots Lassie it will be interesting to see if she celebrated as a child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I stand corrected Kate lol. Indeed a neep (and you've just put me in the mood for neeps and tatties for tea tonight, yum!) I remember when i was wee, you actually had to perform for your sweets. You had to either tell a joke or sing a song, do a dance etc. And if you didn't you got no sweets. Wonder how todays kids would tolerate that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Turnip Lantern?!?! For real? How can you illuminate a turnip?!? LOL!BTW I wasn't thinking you were pointing fingers, I now know better. I love chatting away with you folks from the UK. I tried to move there, but alas as "just a hairdresser" I was denied a visa. Oh please come over, I am in desperate need of a good hairdo, but having tried umpteen hairdressers, I cannot find one who styles my hair the way I would like it. Hence it just grows and grows and grows, until I chop it off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 ditto, come over Mark my hair is in need of some therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Turnip Lantern?!?! For real? How can you illuminate a turnip?!? LOL!BTW I wasn't thinking you were pointing fingers, I now know better. I love chatting away with you folks from the UK. I tried to move there, but alas as "just a hairdresser" I was denied a visa. Trust me, you had a narrow escape - it looks much nicer where you are. I'll do a swap! You can come and design ads in the Black Country and I'll go over there and cut hair... The locals will look like they're ready for a Halloween party all year round once I've been to work on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
