Why I Love Halloween
I know I'm not supposed to like Halloween, I'm a pastor for crying out loud...but I love it.
Ok, so the pastoral/christianese answer is: October 31st is actually "Reformation Day" - it's the date when Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to door of the Wittenburg church and sparked the Reformation of the Church!.. And, Halloween started as "All Hallows Eve" when the church honored the saints of have died and gave their lives for the Lord and His church. Now, I love it for those reasons too..it's an awesome day to celebrate. But, I also love it for other reasons.
Here's why.
1. It's my first son's birthday. When he was younger (he'll be ten this Halloween) he thought people were coming to the door to wish him a happy birthday. And, he thought it was cool when we went door to door getting candy for his birthday.
2. Neighbors come to my door. How often do neighbors get anywhere near a pastors door? They come to me!
3. I get to connect with people I don't normally get to connect with busy schedules and garage door openers.
4. I get a stash of candy...I love anything chocolate...so the kids come home with a stash and I pick.
5. Charlie Brown
Yep, I love Halloween...there I said it.
