Why Halloween is Not for Everyone

There are some important reasons to know why some people, such as Christians in America, do not celebrate Halloween Day. Personal beliefs and philosophy of life are among the broader reasons that will interest us.

Many people need to know that Halloween is an observance celebrated on the night of October 31, yearly. It is normally demonstrated by dressing in costumes and going from places or door to door in a manner that represent a scary cheerful and friendly communication. We are to know that the Irish, Scots, or and others brought older versions of the tradition to North America in the 19th Century, but it has been a popular and institutionalized culture in America from the last century to the present. Because of the pop culture nature of this annual event, many (but not all) believe it is acceptable.

For some religious and philosophical people, the activities of Halloween associated with obtaining good fortune and foretelling the future is not scientific and divine in its nature. They will therefore reject the celebrations and ideas because they are associated with occult thinking and actions. The habit of predicting successful crop expectation for the year that follows, for example, and who in a community should marry who, are not realistic and acceptable through this method.

There is also the rejection of the idea behind writing down personal and individual weaknesses on a piece of paper and tossing it into a fire as a belief or means of getting rid of that weakness the weaknesses. Another unacceptable ritual historically associated with Halloween is the peeling of an apple and throwing the peel over one's shoulder and because that will reveal that person fortune. Yet another in this context, is the ritual habit of looking for omens or signs of death by visiting the churchyards on the night of Halloween so that someone can know the spirits of those who are going to pass away during the coming year because the spirits would walk around during that night and therefore give a sign.

These historical Halloween rituals and superstitions are rejected by some today, even those who celebrate Halloween. But some people will continue to believe them and may even practice these and other rituals.

Because of the above (and other reasons) many Christian Believers in America and around the world, do not celebrate Halloween. They see Halloween as not just another innocent holiday celebration. In light of this, some see this holiday celebration as associated with an essential antisocial habit of vandalism and disrespect for private properties. They also believe normally well-behaved children are sometimes driven by unseen forces to destructive behavior. And police will often report increased antisocial behavior during the night of Halloween. There are also horrifying accounts of poisoned candy fruits and treats trapped with needles. Hence some hospitals will offer above the normal free x-rays of Halloween Treats in order to prevent children from being harmed.

Some religious believers will say, when America and the world celebrates the "Festival of Samhain" the powers of darkness is glorified because the dressing up as evil creatures or decorating homes, schools, businesses and other places with occult symbols is giving glory to Satanic Powers. Some religious believers will also say the sort of practices done on Halloween night are examples of what defiled the ancient nations (such as Israel) in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, and is unacceptable to God. Halloween therefore would be contrary to their beliefs and reverence to God. Those who are not particularly associated with a Church in the formal manner may disagree. But we know why some people do not celebrate Halloween, particularly in America.

Therefore, not everyone likes and even celebrates Halloween in America. The holiday is still very popular and fun for many, but is considered outrageous and evil by others. The reasons are stated above, although there are others as well.
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