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Some readers may find the free "Light Party" resource from Scripture Union UK valuable.
The resource is copyright, or I would reproduce some of it here (see below).
https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/halloween
The SU (UK) resource has a particular purpose and intended audience. That is made plain at the outset.
The cover tells me:
- Your questions about Halloween answered
- How to run a light party
- Games and activities
- Light experiments
- Creative prayer ideas
From the contents I noticed:
Page 8 "Halloween and the 95" has discussion of the origin and meaning.
Page 10 "Talking about darkness"
Page 12 "Questions about halloween"
Page 14 "Engaging with the Bible"
There are many practical activity ideas, which are, of course, geared towards the interest(s) of children.
Disclaimer: I have never myself used this resource (nor any other on Halloween) and have nil actual background in the topic.
These days it might not be possible for people with young children to fail to notice what is going on in the community. I see the attempt by SU (and others) to address the matter as commendable and useful.
My own grumpy inclination has been to ignore this modern Halloween phenomenon. I see the observance as a (another) failed attempt to legislate "Christianity" on to more ancient religious ideas.
According to SBS News, commerce was anticipating a 2024 spend of $450,000,000 in Australia, so I think the event is here to stay.
What do you think?
and especially any young people who look to you
Allen Hampton
