Do pagan elements of Halloween automatically disqualify it for Christian participation?
We would not deny that because of the modern occult revival and its implications for society, one must strongly question the advisability of Christian parents allowing their children to dress up as genuine occult characters, such as witches, Satanists, wizards, Druids, or to dress in any manner that could bring dishonor to our Lord. The occult is anything but a harmless pastime, and to associate ones child with it, even indirectly in humor or jest, is probably unwise. And God is very clear about not being associated with the occult. On the other hand, the contemporary practice of Halloween is hardly unique in sporting remnants of paganism. Such remnants can be found in many American holidays and customs. It would be difficult to argue that participation in all these holidays must be rejected merely because of pagan associations historically. It is evident that the pagan remnants of the practice of Halloween and other holidays no longer carry the meaning they once had to most people. Ch
