Ghosts, goblins, witches, zombies and
other things that go “bump in the night,” those are the things
that define Halloween. Children in costumes ranging from favorite
characters to ghosts and witches also define, but my question is “why
celebrate?” For most of my adult life I have vacillated on this
question, often returning to the same answer, I don’t celebrate. I
have to ask in this world full of terrorism, Ebola, genocide and
such, do we escape reality by glorifying death and hell? Maybe people
don’t believe in ghosts, witches, hell, the devil and demons; but
if you don’t believe in those things, why spend so much time and
money in portraying them? Or maybe people do and this is their way
of laughing in the face of something so real.
Over the years I've made no excuses for my Christian
faith, but please don’t discount me as being a religious zealot
about this, hear me out. I simply do not understand the fun in being
scared or glorifying “the underworld” and death If someone wants
to dress up on a costume, fine. A costume party would be fun to
attend If someone wants to give candy out, great; I love good
chocolate But, why are these two activities associated with ghosts,
goblins, witches, zombies, ax murderers, and stalkers…etc.? Is
there not enough darkness in the world?
As I said earlier, I'm not trying to
come across as a religious zealot, I just don't understand the
attraction to this “celebration.” As always, it's my opinion and that and
$2.50 will get you a pumpkin coffee. Stay safe out there.
