Halloween Myths
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Halloween myths have been around for as long as the holiday, once called All Hallow's Eve, and was brought to America by immigrants in the nineteenth century. Halloween monsters are in the stories such as a man coming to the door with a chainsaw. Telling and hearing these stories has become something of an addiction in our country. People like to hear about what they do not understand. There is something addicting about the presence of evil and the spiritual realm. This is because Halloween is based on the war between good and evil, a time when evil wins out.
Scary stories can involve black cats and hangings. Some of the stories that are deemed Halloween myths are actually true. A lot of accidental hangings have happened on Halloween that did not involve any type of Halloween monsters. They have mostly involved fake haunted houses that have used actual people for their scenery and teenagers have died in the process. Characters like Bloody Mary or Dracula make an appearance as well in the stories on this holiday. Click the link to take a Halloween quiz.
This is the day where the spiritual realm is thrown into a frenzy. Since Halloween myths were originally based on the Celtic Druid celebration of the dead and the evil spirits, Christians need to think about how celebrating the holiday affects them. "Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you." (1 Peter 4:4) Many churches have alternative celebrations that are more Christian-friendly around or on this holiday such as trunk-or-treat and fall carnivals. These alternatives involve no Halloween monsters and lots of fun for the kids.
The stories and traditions of this holiday should not have a place in the life of a believer because of the holiday itself. If the history behind it does not change one's mind, then the Christian must look at what the culture has done to the holiday - adding the Halloween monsters and tales. Even celebrating innocently is still supporting the many things that happen during October 31st such as occult practices and seances. The Lord calls us away from the place of evil, we must obey him. "Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities." (Jude 1:8)
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