Halloween

This Halloween, don’t retreat—redeem. Here are simple ways to bring the light of Christ into a night the world fills with darkness.

If you are a Christian parent, Halloween can pose a dilemma. We don’t want to deny our children a fun time with their peers, but we also don’t want to compromise our faith. What should we do? Let’s explore the options.

While October's traditions often focus on fear and darkness, Scripture reveals that the unseen world, particularly God's Spirit, is a source of peace and light, not to be feared. Discover how to reframe the concept of 'spirit' and embrace God's empowering presence, allowing you to shine His light in a season that celebrates shadows.

Whether you love it or hate it, Halloween is a great time for Christians to do more than stock up on candy: it’s a time to talk to our kids about how to bring light into a dark world.

Though we live in a tumultuous time, so did Luther. It didn’t stop him from seeking Christ first and putting God at the center. Now is our time. We’ve been set in this generation, purposefully, to proverbially nail our own declaration of faith to the door of our hearts, homes, and in our communities.

Our children should be taught that the roots of Halloween are undoubtedly pagan. But Christians needn't be afraid of that, as our lives are secure in Jesus regardless of confusing traditions.

Satan’s birthday? I’d never heard that one before. As a young Christian mom, I had friends who didn’t celebrate Halloween, but I’d never heard one of them call it Satan’s birthday. In my surprise, I distinctly remember feeling defensive at that mom’s statement. So in reaction, I leaned over to my blue-eyed toddler and said rather loudly, “Halloween is not Satan’s birthday and never will be!” (After all, no one was going to put a damper on my 25 cent bags of chocolate!)

An ex-psychic is warning against the tools that are typically promoted around Halloween, including Ouija boards and tarot cards, claiming that they can be demonic.

The main idea is to lay the foundation to help prepare kids to come to know Jesus.

How should Christian parents, grandparents, and caregivers approach Halloween? For many families, it’s a fun and lighthearted holiday where kids dress up, laugh with friends, and gather buckets of candy. But for others, the concerns about its history, spiritual influences, and ties to darkness feel too significant to ignore.

So where’s the balance? Is there a way to enjoy the community aspects of Halloween while staying true to your faith? Or is it better to step away entirely?

To help you navigate these questions, we’ve gathered 13 of the most insightful quotes from our Halloween archives - offering a wide range of perspectives rooted in faith and Scripture. This guide is designed to give you clarity, provide biblical wisdom, and equip you with a strategy to prayerfully make the best decision for your family this October 31.Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Sara Monika

Fall is here, and soon it will be Halloween. We live in an uncertain world where bad things happen, and Halloween is no exception. If your children are going to take part in trick-or-treating or other events and activities this season, here are some ways to keep them safe.

In thinking through this, I am not going to give you my personal convictions, but here are some questions to simply ask as your make decisions. It is likely not going to be an all in or all out scenario. This is what makes it tricky to say one way for all people, however we can pray and ask the Holy Spirit to make clear the convictions that He desires for us and give peace where it is permissible for us.

You don’t have to sit Halloween out. Here’s how to reclaim the day with light, laughter, and joy instead of fear.