Who needs Halloween?

Halloween always presents a little bit of a moral dilemma for me. See, I LOVE COSTUMES! Love love love them. And, who doesn't love free candy?! But, at the same time, I know it is originally an occult celebration. That being said, it's so commercialized now, a part of me tends to feel that it's kind of silly to split hairs over these things--pretty much nobody cuts cow's hearts out or chops off goat's legs anymore. So every year, we say Halloween is not happening at our home this year. And we stick to it. But then, inside my own head, I start thinking, "But the COSTUMES! And a moonlight walk through the cold crisp Autumn neighborhood, with a hot drink! And, cheerful hellos with neighbors! And, free candy!!! And costumes! Argh!"


But, at the same time, I feel very strongly that Christians must separate from the world. Especially raising kids, it's important to me that they realize we have been so blessed with a different set of values, and a home where our Lord is appreciated. The last couple years we've had other things happening on October 31, so the decision to stand firm has been a bit superfluous. This year, we'll be headed to Wyoming on October 31, so while I've told them we're not celebrating Halloween, and why, I've also always followed it up with, "Besides, we're going to be on our way to Wyoming that night anyway..." While typing this out, I'm realizing how stupid that was... kind of takes the authority out of my previous "No Halloween" statement, huh?! Oh well, live and learn.


Anyway, the other day I was taking yet more pictures of them playing, and I kind of realized that there is always some sort of costume being worn around here... Halloween is a bit unnecessary with regards to the costuming. Keep in mind these pics are only from the last couple weeks... this post couldn't handle any more than that!


I was informed that these costumes are their pirate outfits. They then proceeded to "go swording." I had put the camera away by then, but there was some very interesting "swording" choreography that went of for quite some time there.





This is Debris' Mt. Everest climbing costume from the other day.

Debris was being a Mom here. She was taking her baby for a walk. Just a disclaimer here, I NEVER dress like this! She did not come up with this one by example--it's straight from her mad little mind.




Kiki was "doing laundry, and going shopping." Just looking at these next couple pics, I think being a 1950's housewife may be in Kiki's future! Haha!

Being a princess can never be overrated. We usually have at least an hours worth of princess play around here every day. Sigh.

Costumes are so much fun, aren't they?! Regardless of when you wear them... perhaps we'll have to have costumed birthday parties or something. :-)

Have a great day!