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Church Alternatives to Halloween - Yay or Nay?

So I have somewhat mixed feelings about having church parties as an alternative to Halloween parties and trick-or-treating for Christians. On the one hand, I get the idea of standing in the face of the rest of the world and continuing to profess salvation... but I can't help but feel as if it's kind of an excuse to celebrate Halloween... without actually celebrating Halloween. I mean, I get that it's a safe place for kids to go to, and have a good time, and not have them at home looking for ways to get in trouble... Or they could do what they would normally do on the same night of any other week. This year it falls on Friday, so at my church they would be at prayer and choir rehearsal. If there's no church on Friday night, then do whatever it is that they would do, or a family/friend activity that doesn't share any themes with Halloween. I also understand that it's a chance to show kids that they don't have to conform to the world's standards and tha...