Last night I broke down and compromised. I hope you can forgive me. I gave out candy on Halloween.
My family does not celebrate this pagan holiday. I do everything to avoid participating. I have all lights shut down that show to the front of the house. I stay in the back. I do not make my home inviting to the trick or treater’s. I can’t remember ever giving out any candy in the 20+ years I have lived here.
In spite of all that some kids rang my doorbell at 8:30 last night. If I did not think my wife was expecting someone I might not have answered it even then. But I opened the door. Three little faces were looking at me expectantly. I really don’t think they wanted to hear my lecture on the evils of satanic holidays. For them it was obviously a fun time. They were dressed up as princesses and such. So I said, “We don’t usually give out candy, but let me see what I can find.” I found some bite sized Snickers and gave them each two.
I was disappointed to break my string but I like to pick my battles. Maybe they will remember that some don’t celebrate Halloween and wonder why. Maybe they won’t.
I can live with that.
homo unius libri
I think you did the right thing, all things considered.
ReplyDeleteThanks. In spite of my joking manner, your opinion carries weight here.
ReplyDeleteGrace and peace.