tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post3507647908144445509..comments2024-03-13T11:27:56.660-07:00Comments on liturgical time: walking the seasons: The Annual Christian Harvest Wars: Sowing Seeds of UnderstandingMichelle @ Liturgical Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202987380761091912noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-77140806040878088962012-10-02T19:28:28.586-07:002012-10-02T19:28:28.586-07:00Thought-provoking post...I do agree with you on wo...Thought-provoking post...I do agree with you on working to bridge the divide in the Christian community on this topic.Jacqueline@ Deeprootsathome.comhttp://www.deeprootsathome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-6091630347106340982012-09-26T16:58:38.356-07:002012-09-26T16:58:38.356-07:00I have seen the costumes, and it is downright dist...I have seen the costumes, and it is downright disturbing. Having an 18 year old, I'm pretty amazed at the things that non-Christian (and some Christian) girls decide to wear on the eve of a Holy Day (or any day for that matter).<br /><br />I believe though, that like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, and other Christian celebrations...we can throw the observances of our historic Christian heritage to the dogs, or we can grab hold of them and retain our ownership over them.<br /><br />Trick-0r-Treating is probably the biggest challenge for Christian parents. There are Christian elements in the history of the practice ("Going A-Souling"). I anticipate a post on that soon. At any rate, each Christian parent must make decisions about these things, and it would be lovely if other Christian parents would respect those decisions.<br /><br />Being Orthodox, I would imagine that you have a particular challenge at this time of year. For you, of course, the Sunday of All Saints falls at a different time in the Church calendar. Western Christians generally have All Saints festivals (in traditional churches) on All Saints (All Hallows) Eve where children dress as their favorite saint so that the focus is kept pure. Protestants have Reformation Day, since October 31 is the day that Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the Church Door. For Orthodox though, I suppose that Halloween is just...Halloween. I can see the quandary.Michelle @ Liturgical Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202987380761091912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-3816290617839187552012-09-26T16:32:42.746-07:002012-09-26T16:32:42.746-07:00What about the kids though? I tend to lean toward ...What about the kids though? I tend to lean toward the "harvest festivals" because they are the only kid friendly non commercialized events. They do tend to focus on nature but I feel that is way better than what the secular world offers in terms of trick or treating...would love your thoughts. My kids already think I'm horrible for not taking them trick or treating anymore. Have you see what kids' costumes look like these days??Little House On The Mesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696204879130901405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-60844473854380393202012-09-26T13:58:47.324-07:002012-09-26T13:58:47.324-07:00Hi Michelle,
Interesting thoughts on death and the...Hi Michelle,<br />Interesting thoughts on death and the fall festivals. I'd never considered that before, but I agree with you on working to bridge the divide in the Christian community. I wish the Church was as concerned with finding common ground.<br /><br />Linking up from A Holy Experience,<br />SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823919278259760743noreply@blogger.com