Not much. At least as it stands in today’s culture. Let me clarify. Halloween is fun and thrilling and scary and usually harmless but to a true Christian, most of what we do doesn’t quite line up to their beliefs. Some believers don’t celebrate at all, because it acknowledges Satan’s existence and could put into…
Here we are, less than a week away from the spooky fun of Halloween. Your little ones (or bigger ones…) will be transforming into witches, ghosts, ninjas, Transformers and princesses. Here are 11 trick or treat safety tips from Debra Holtzman from her book The Safe Baby (Sentient Publications, $16.95, ISBN 978-1-59181-085-8). Holtzman is a former lawyer…
October is Crime Prevention Month so the National Crime Prevention Council has several initiatives going on to help cut down on crime. Halloween is one of those nights – mischief, drinking and parties can all lead to bad things happening. Here are a few tips from the NCPC (www.ncpc.org) for the younger crowd to help keep…
In 1969, a talented group of highly-educated entertainers began producing a television show for the BBC. It was called Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The humor could be described as absurdist. It frequently involved men dressing up in drag, bizarre costumes, and references to philosophers (that weren’t funny unless you knew their history). Could such a…
Here it is, getting closer and closer to Halloween, and you’re looking at a computer screen. Get out and do some trick-or-treating. Go get lots of candy and have fun eating it (but don’t forget to brush). But before you go, visit today’s FamSite, one that has some fun things you can do when you…
Here it is, Halloween, and you’re looking at a computer screen. Get out and do some trick-or-treating. Go get lots of candy and have fun eating it (but don’t forget to brush). But before you go, visit today’s FamSite, one that has some fun things you can do when you get back. Called Halloween Headquarters,…