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Holidays

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins: Crafts, recipes and more!

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween – they’re good ALL SEASON LONG! I think pumpkins have more to do with the autumn harvest – even though they’re used for both the jack-o-lanterns and the common shape for the trick or treat bags. But Pumpkins are a common fall harvest vegetable, good for Halloween, Thanksgiving and all through the fall. They’re good for baking, decorating, and yes – for jack-o-lanterns, too. For …

Christian perspective on Halloween
Holidays

Hallow-What? : A Halloween Special

Halloween: What’s a Christian to do? Halloween. A holiday rooted in ancient pagan (meaning non-Christian) traditions, transformed by modern society into a garish and brightly colored parade of children in search of a good take. Every major tradition and symbol (the jack-o-lantern, the phrase “trick-or-treat”) represents the holiday’s origins. Commercialism has taken that and run with it, of course. By late September, consumers can find Halloween costumes, treat bags, decorations …