HALLOWEEN
Halloween
or Harvest? An Issue Proving to be a Dilemma
By
Robin Burchfield
AFR News
CBN.com –
(AgapePress) - With many parents opposing Halloween observances in public
classrooms, some suggest alternative activities.
Writing for Baptist Press, Charles Haynes says for many school administrators,
Halloween is no longer any fun--as they are caught in the crossfire between
parents who support and parents who oppose observing the day.
He writes that many Christian and Muslim parents see Halloween as filled
with negative religious images and messages. Others see it as a fun day
for kids, and argue the school should not cave in to religious views about
a holiday that most kids enjoy.
Haynes suggests school officials find a middle ground on the issue. He
offers a more robustly fair approach might mean finding alternative “fun
activities” that everyone can enjoy.
He notes a growing number of schools now have harvest festivals where
kids can learn about the many ways various cultures celebrate the fall
season. Other schools turn the parties and parades into after-school events
for those who want to participate.
Haynes says whatever the outcome, it is worth the effort to find a common
ground on the issue.
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