Halloween - Trick or Truth

“Mummy why don’t we celebrate Halloween”?
“Is it okay to dress up for Halloween”?
“What is Halloween”?

These are some of the questions parents get asked about Halloween.

So what is Halloween?

Historically the origins began at the foot of the cross when all who professed Christ were called to lay down their lives. They were shunned socially, persecuted politically and even openly hunted because of their association with Jesus.

Defenceless Christians became the target of the Roman state’s cruellest, most persistent crusade. Christianity became a thorn in Rome’s side. The empire resorted to torture. The believer’s response was faith.

Then in AD 311 there was a call for the end to persecution and protection of Christians. The public conversion of the emperor in AD 313 saw Rome declaring Christianity the official religion of their empire.

In AD 610 the church dedicated May 13th as “All Saints Day” also known as All Hallows, this day was reserved for the remembrance of Christian martyrs until AD741 when it was moved to November to counter the growing popularity of pagan festival held on November 1st. October 31st was then given the name “ All Hallow’een” or “The Eve of the Holy ones” and set aside as an evening of preparation, contemplation and celebration of those who died a martyr’s death, who lived lives full of faith.



So when children come to your door, ring your bell, and ask you to put something in their bag. All you have to do is throw in some candy and a tract, a quick prayer. Then sit back and watch as God uses your tracts to change the lives of countless families in your area.

Dare to share your faith by letting them know that:
• God has set them free and no need to hide behind a mask
• God's grace is as sweet as Candy
• Jesus the Light of world overcame darkness
• There is no need to fear because their eternal future is secure.

Let this be the verse for the day:
The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)