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Events, Fun
October 7, 2010

The Burning Question – Halloween: To party – or not to party?

By Klista Storts

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Hey there! Klista here.  I’m so excited to be a part of the new blog team!  Bill was right – I do like to ask a lot of questions but I don’t mind hearing a lot of opinions!  I’ve been known to make mine known every now and then, so don’t be afraid to tell me yours. That being said…let’s get this party started!

When I was a kid, at Halloween my church had a haunted house, complete with a coffin (body inside of course), dark hallways and stairs with people jumping out at you, jack-o’lanterns, and a bowl of cold spaghetti to look and feel like worms. Add some peeled grapes for eyeballs and you’ve got yourself a party!  Fun? Tons!  Traumatic? Maybe — but I survived and can even sleep in a dark room at night! Now, those were the good ol’ days!

From a simple "Trunk or Treat" in the parking lot to a full-blown party with bounce houses, most churches celebrate fall in some way or another – and usually on or around October 31. Many refer to their party as a safe alternative to Halloween.  However, some feel that to do any type of gathering on this dark and scary night is just masking (pun intended) a celebration of Halloween.

To party – or not to party? That is the question! Let me know your opinion!

(By the way, if you are "pro-party" tune in tomorrow when my friend Scott Wiley will share some fun ideas to help your Fall Festival be a success!)

Looking forward to hearing from you! See you next time!

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Filed Under: Events, Fun October 7, 2010

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