We almost left the store with no costume for my 11-year-old son.
He wanted something that came across a little too bloody, too evil, and my mom instinct said, “No, pick something else.”
And he said he didn’t want anything else.
I had to hold my ground.
As we finally started towards the check out, we spotted a Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man costume that seemed to amuse the both of us.
Thankfully, we left with a costume we both agreed upon and no one was pouting.
Honestly, I never really liked Halloween that much.
Sure, free candy and lots of it – that was nice. But I always wanted to dress up as something pretty – I wasn’t into the creative costumes other thought of or the popular scary choices.
But as an adult, I really enjoy it.
I don’t have to dress up.
I love seeing the creativity of the kids who knock on my door saying “trick or treat” very softly and often timidly.
And that change in my attitude came before I was a mom.
Now, my kids make it fun and unlike her mother, my daughter LOVES Halloween.
What I really enjoy most about this holiday is that it has become a tradition that my siblings bring their children to our house and all of us go trick or treating together. My parents come over and get to see all of their grandchildren in their costumes.
And I . . . I get the opportunity to share the real meaning of Halloween.
As I grow older … and our world and culture seems to be changing rather drastically . . . I see the demonic trend and evil swing that Halloween has taken in some circles.
That walk through the Halloween store last year made it hard to avoid seeing.
But great news, we don’t need to “cancel” Halloween. It’s an incredible opportunity to teach, share and celebrate our faith. Halloween invites us to celebrate the Saints and Pray for all souls. Here are some ways you can celebrate Halloween and not sacrifice your soul.
Read all the tips and the rest on my blog here:
Make Halloween Holy Again: 5 Tricks and Tips to Celebrate, Catechize and Evangelize