Articles about Christians and Halloween, trick or treating, Reformation Day, All Saints' Day Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:58:48 -0500 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/ideas-to-make-halloween-a-blessing-instead-of-a-curse.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/ideas-to-make-halloween-a-blessing-instead-of-a-curse.html Jaime Jo Wright https://www.crosswalk.com/author/jaime-jo-wright/ 'Tis the season, but not the one that brings joy and peace and sleigh bells. Instead, this is the time of year we see a plethora of ghouls and goblins, vampires and witches, horror movie characters, serial killers, and even demons and devils. It's Halloween time, and while for many that is their favorite holiday, for others, is the holiday to avoid at all costs.I recently had a new believer ask me if it was okay to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, or if that was a big "no" from the Lord. It was interesting, as I considered the question, how I could come up with a variety of answers based on my own circles of believers. I was personally raised that Halloween was a night of Satan, and full-on avoidance and prayer against it was necessary. I was also taught that Halloween could be infused with the light of Christ, and that "trunk or treats"—often seen at churches—or candy and costume parties without the elements of horror—were examples of such.How was I raised with two such conflicting positions? Because, to be frank, my parents were conflicted with the answer. I've heard arguments for each, and both can be convincing. For the sake of this article, let's take the approach that we can indeed bring the light of Jesus into what might otherwise be a dark holiday. What are the ways that can be accomplished, and what are the steps we can take as parents and as Christians, to help distinguish the light from the dark?Here are a few fun ideas that can be incorporated into your Halloween evening at the last minute.Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Linda Raymond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/is-it-a-sin-for-christian-parents-to-allow-their-children-to-trick-or-treat.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/is-it-a-sin-for-christian-parents-to-allow-their-children-to-trick-or-treat.html Veronica Olson Neffinger https://www.crosswalk.com/author/veronica-neffinger/ If you are a Christian parent, Halloween can pose a dilemma. We don’t want to deny our children a fun time with their peers, but we also don’t want to compromise our faith. What should we do? Let’s explore the options. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:40:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/how-to-shine-gods-light-in-a-season-that-glorifies-darkness.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/how-to-shine-gods-light-in-a-season-that-glorifies-darkness.html Amber Ginter https://www.crosswalk.com/author/amber-ginter/ While October's traditions often focus on fear and darkness, Scripture reveals that the unseen world, particularly God's Spirit, is a source of peace and light, not to be feared. Discover how to reframe the concept of 'spirit' and embrace God's empowering presence, allowing you to shine His light in a season that celebrates shadows. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/10-family-discussion-starters-about-halloween.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/10-family-discussion-starters-about-halloween.html Amy Green https://www.crosswalk.com/author/amy-green/ Whether you love it or hate it, Halloween is a great time for Christians to do more than stock up on candy: it’s a time to talk to our kids about how to bring light into a dark world. You’ll notice that these topics aren’t firmly in either the “for” or “against” camp when it comes to the practice of celebrating Halloween. That’s because, in my opinion, questions about whether Christians should decorate, celebrate, read particular books, or dress up in certain ways on October 31st or any other time of year are applications of much broader questions, like how people of faith approach death, fear, the supernatural world, and our testimony to others. The discussion-starters below are just ideas meant to prompt you to bring up other related questions—even better, ask your kids what they’ve wondered about related to Halloween, the occult, magic, and what the Bible says about these topics. That way, they’ll know that no subject is off-limits. Christian families should be able to discuss anything from a biblical worldview, and it’s the best place for conversations like that to happen! Photo Credit: Thinkstock Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-christians-need-to-know-about-reformation-day.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-christians-need-to-know-about-reformation-day.html Meg Bucher https://www.crosswalk.com/author/meg-bucher/ Though we live in a tumultuous time, so did Luther. It didn’t stop him from seeking Christ first and putting God at the center. Now is our time. We’ve been set in this generation, purposefully, to proverbially nail our own declaration of faith to the door of our hearts, homes, and in our communities. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:25:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/pagan-roots-of-halloween.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/pagan-roots-of-halloween.html Dr. Julie Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-julie-barrier/ Our children should be taught that the roots of Halloween are undoubtedly pagan. But Christians needn't be afraid of that, as our lives are secure in Jesus regardless of confusing traditions. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:50:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/3-reasons-why-halloween-is-not-satan-s-birthday-and-never-will-be.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/3-reasons-why-halloween-is-not-satan-s-birthday-and-never-will-be.html Jennifer Waddle https://www.crosswalk.com/author/jennifer-waddle/ Satan’s birthday? I’d never heard that one before. As a young Christian mom, I had friends who didn’t celebrate Halloween, but I’d never heard one of them call it Satan’s birthday. In my surprise, I distinctly remember feeling defensive at that mom’s statement. So in reaction, I leaned over to my blue-eyed toddler and said rather loudly, “Halloween is not Satan’s birthday and never will be!” (After all, no one was going to put a damper on my 25 cent bags of chocolate!) Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:05:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/an-ex-psychics-warning-halloween-ouija-boards-and-the-devils-game.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/an-ex-psychics-warning-halloween-ouija-boards-and-the-devils-game.html Milton Quintanilla https://www.crosswalk.com/author/milton-quintanilla/ An ex-psychic is warning against the tools that are typically promoted around Halloween, including Ouija boards and tarot cards, claiming that they can be demonic. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:50:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/5-halloween-activities-that-point-kids-to-jesus.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/5-halloween-activities-that-point-kids-to-jesus.html Vivian Bricker https://www.crosswalk.com/author/vivian-bricker/ The main idea is to lay the foundation to help prepare kids to come to know Jesus. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/holiday-extras/a-christian-parents-guide-to-halloween.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/holiday-extras/a-christian-parents-guide-to-halloween.html Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff https://www.crosswalk.com/author/compiled-and-edited-by-crosswalk-editorial-staff/ How should Christian parents, grandparents, and caregivers approach Halloween? For many families, it’s a fun and lighthearted holiday where kids dress up, laugh with friends, and gather buckets of candy. But for others, the concerns about its history, spiritual influences, and ties to darkness feel too significant to ignore.So where’s the balance? Is there a way to enjoy the community aspects of Halloween while staying true to your faith? Or is it better to step away entirely?To help you navigate these questions, we’ve gathered 13 of the most insightful quotes from our Halloween archives - offering a wide range of perspectives rooted in faith and Scripture. This guide is designed to give you clarity, provide biblical wisdom, and equip you with a strategy to prayerfully make the best decision for your family this October 31.Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Sara Monika Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:25:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:58:48-05:00