| | Halloween is a controversial holiday for many Christians. Its roots in ancient Celtic and Druidic rituals are not in question. And the subject matter--witches, spirits, the dead, black cats...--are far more questionable than the links in some of our Christmas and Easter celebrations to pagan symbols (is a Christmas Tree really a fertility symbol?). Nevertheless, we cut up a pumpkin last night and put a candle into it. Not to scare away Druidic prists who might chance by to carry off our virgin daughters for human sacrifices, but because its kind of fun and just creepy enough when you turn out the lights to be a bit exciting for the kids. Maybe by next year we will think differently about it. But this year, at least our daughters will be safe--just kiding. ![n727806239_1554882_5236[1]](http://x18.xanga.com/229f1a3a29632218283904/z170949691.jpg) We also intend to take the kids out for a little bit tonight. They have no idea what Halloween is and do not carry much in the way of expectations. They think its pretty amazing that if they put on their costumes someone would give them candy--let alone more than one person. We are just going to go to a few friend's houses and show off the costumes (a pirate, a pumpkin fairy princess--don't ask, an attacking monkey--the only kind Elijah knows, and a dog). The weather looks great and it should be fun. This link to a monologue by Jerry Seinfield explains it all: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfk2me7p9us |
| | Posted 10/31/2008 12:24 PM - 33 Views - 2 eProps - 1 Comment
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