Halloween

Many of my Christian friends refuse to celebrate Halloween. I understand their objection to its pagan origin and their fear of its ties to the occult. However, I celebrate that the church has moved in on this festival and has historically used Halloween as a time to poke fun at evil and to laugh in the face of the Evil One. Traditionally the day after Easter was a time the church would play tricks on each other to mark that God played a big trick on Satan on the cross. Satan thought he was rid of Jesus; he was not. Jesus grew more powerful after his death and resurrection. He is alive today and still as powerful! So go ahead dress up carry a broom or a pitchfork. Remember that in this world God will get the last laugh on evil. Halloween gives us a chance to laugh with God.
DMac