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Halloween - Harmless fun for anyone

Halloween - Harmless Fun for Anyone
What does the word Halloween mean to you? What ideas and emotions does that word connotate within you? Does it spin sticky, scary webs of fear across your eyes or does it induce fond memories of homemade costumes and the sweet tang of apple cider? Most people’s opinion is probably is going to lean toward the apple cider. Maybe it reminds you of a funny prank you pulled on a friend. Some people remember hayrides or bonfires, and others recall carving pumpkins and school dances. One thing you might notice is that very few people answer those questions with negative experiences. No one answered, “My family and I gather around the cemetery to practice occult rituals and hand out candy spiked with razor blades.” Granted, this does happen upon occasion, and those people aren’t going to admit those practices. Still, very few people associate Halloween with negative experiences. So why all the hype against celebrating Halloween? T...

Posted by: Asare Mabel

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