Monday, October 04, 2021

When is Satan’s Birthday (and Other Halloween Issues)


Last year, my boy asked me, “Daddy, when is satan’s birthday? Is Halloween Satan’s birthday party?” I laughed out loud and said, “No. Satan doesn’t have a birthday party because Satan was never born. He was created by God” A little crash course in angel-ology for my sweet little boy.

There are all sorts of opinions floating about whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween. Some side with the Jehovah’s Witnesses when it comes to this holiday (“hell-i-day?”) and choose not to celebrate in anyway whatsoever. Others gather at local church Harvest Festivals for games, candy, and holy fun. Still others dress their kids up and march them door to door to celebrate with the pagan tots.

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