And you're on the wrong board...but that what would halloween be without those who just can't contain themselves...

is this a Obama hater?? gosh i guess u have nothing to do...sad....

Realy, this is first time halloween fell on a sunday or a school nite? All the generations before never had a problem with it. Either you celebrate it or don't.

No need to change a thing. Would you change christmas to the 3rd sat in Dec because it's convienient? Get a life people!

Really?? It gets dark early enough to go out and who really says that you need to go trick or treating when its dark. Or you don't have to go in the wee hours of the night people!! Takes a good neighborhood to go trick or treating for a good hour!! Apparently, the newer generation has nothing better to do these days then to complain....

is this a Obama hater?? gosh i guess u have nothing to do...sad....

Posting here is something, dummy. Please learn the difference between "an" and "a."

I don't think people should get all bent out of shape, because Halloween falls on a Sunday, go to church like normal, and then let the children go trick or treating as usual. I know for a fact our family really gets into Halloween every year for the past 20 years, we have a haunted house in our front yard for the children to come through, get their candy, get scared and have a good time. It's a nice time of the year for everyone, young and old, just enjoy it while you can, regardless what day it falls on.

Bush did it for 8 years so know it's a problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OVER IT OBAMA IS THE HEARD MAN IN CHARGE.

Honestly, I feel that, if the only beef that my fellow Christians have is that it falls on Sunday, they really aren't living up to the true meaning of being a Christian. Christianity teaches that we should be Christians on every day of the week, not just Sunday. The idea of playing the role only once a week is ridiculous, and a slap in God's face. Christianity is supposed to be WHO you are at your core being, not a name badge that you wear on special occasions, or once a week. Playing Christian once a week relegates it to role playing, and actually relegates it to the level of dressing up for Halloween itself, as a character. "Hi, I'm a Christian. What are you?"

Halloween celebrates death, superstition, and evil spirits, as well as evil practices. It glorifies the myths of evil beings, and tempts people to idolize those things by dressing up as them (not to mention the obvious role Hollywood has been playing in doing so of late). Halloween not only has nothing to do with Christianity, it encourages Christians to do the exact opposite of what they're supposed to do. What they're supposed to do is glorify God in all that they do, think, act, or speak. What they're encouraged to do by practicing Halloween is glorify all that I listed above, and act like the world. If Christians participate in Halloween at all, they're not taking their faith seriously, and grieving God. My family does not celebrate Halloween, and I happen to know several other Christian families who have also chosen to do likewise. If Christians choose to celebrate Halloween, God will forgive them. But it hurts their witness, whether they choose to believe it or not.

The Christian Sabbath day is sundown friday night to sundown Saturday night, The Seventhday. Sunday is not a Sabbathday for anyone, read your bible Deuteronmy Chapter 5 vs 12,13 and 14. The catholic will never change the Christian Sabbath day from Saturday (7Th day) to Sunday (1st day).

get a life!!!

You're an idiot!

LOVE IT!! :)

HaHaHa!

In the sixties, we kids on the block quickly ate our dinner, got in our costumes, and whether Halloween came on a school night or not, we ran fast from one house to another to get as many goodies as we could before our 8:00 p.m. curfew. My parents were not religious, however, they were strict about homework being done, instrument being practiced, dinner was cleared from the plate and loaded into the dishwasher, and being home by the curfew, not 5 min. later . The kids and parents were all happy.

Christy--that's BS it's "All Saint's Eve" or "Fall Harvest Day" an old Celtic celebration, celebrated every year on the eve before "All Saint's Day"

Not a problem for me. I don't go to church on Sunday nights, Halloween is a religious celebration for me, and my son does not attend school and I take the day of on November 1st, no matter what, every year.

Samhain, Halloween, All Hallows Eve, whatever you want to call it is October 31st, the night before All Saints Day. The date was chosen because of its roots influenced by Christianity and Paganism. If you dont want to celebrate it on Sunday, don't. Trying to change it because of you want to be a Pagan one day and a Christian the next is kinda hypocritical, because of school is unjustified, (trick or treating is usually over by 7pm, and your kids should have finished their homework already, its a weekend) and for college football is just stupid (Tivo it, your kids are priority). Leave it alone; its everyones holiday, not just yours.

I think I neglected to add a qualifier in my previous comment...my apologies, I didn't get enough sleep last night...

I truly do NOT think that Christians should celebrate Halloween at all; however, what to do about kids who don't want to feel left out:

Our church throws a "Fall-o-ween Jesus" party every Halloween, so as to give the Christian kids a chance to do something fun on Halloween, without glorifying satan and all his evil works.

We have games, a cake walk, candy and prizes for the best costume. One qualifier: no evil or scary costumes allowed. We can have fun without glorifying evil, and still use it to reach out to people.

For those who claim to be a Christian, read Hosea 4:6 ‎, Jeremiah 10:1-5, 1 John 4:1-6

http://mobile.history.com/hween/792/

http://www.gospelway.com/religiousgroups/catholicism.php

christy, you seem to be very versed in christianity. how about you verse yourself in the history of halloween. yes it has pagan roots. no it does not glorify/celebrate the devil/evil/evil spirits. it was the celtric celebration of the end of the harvest and beginning of winter. they believed the spirits could come back to earth that day and they'd welcome home their lost loved ones and ward away the evil ones. no one but lunatics run around hold seances. what is wrong with scary costumes? its playing dress up. humans enjoy being frightened its apart of our biological makeup. people getting in a uproar over changing the date and freaking out because they think it celebrates evil and the devil need to do some research on the subject and just dont celebrate it. its ridiculous. children see it as a night TO GET CANDY AND DRESS UP!

oh and halloween came first. all saints day was the catholic church's response to the pagan holiday for those of you who are unaware of that as well.

I totally agree.

Thank you Kristine for posting EXACTLY how I feel! I mean...PLEASE!!!!! Just another thing for people to whine about!

I totally agree with you. This is dumb, Halloween has been on Sunday plenty of times. grow up please. Halloween is on the 31st for a reason. It is not just a candy day to some people. Halloween Is a legit holiday for many people.

Making the 4th Sat of Oct every year would be great for kids and parents (teachers would aprove too!) It just makes sense.

Happy Halloween!!

I agree with the last Saturday in October and I have said this for years regardless of what day the 31st is! My vote has less to do with the Christian part (although I am Christian) and more to do with the hassel of dealing with the whole event when it falls on a week night. For me the issue is getting off work at 5 p.m., getting home and feeding the kids some dinner really fast, then dressed up and around the neighborhood trick or treating, back home and ready for bed at a decent time so they can get up and go to school the next morning. Having Halloween on a Saturday would eliminate all that for most people.

I agree with this statement!

My husband has been saying the same thing for years. What would it take to make this happen I wonder?

Halloween has been on Oct. 31 since the beginning of time. Does everything have to be a problem today. When we were kids I am sure once every 7 or 8 years Halloween fell on a Sunday. What's the big deal? Most traditions in this country have gone away because one or more whinning groups of people had a problem. Let's go back to simpler times when people just went with the flow instead of complaining about everything.

Why is everything a problem or confusing for the parents these days?? I work full-time and get home later than 5 p.m. but I still manage to feed the kids and take them trick or treating whether it's a Monday or a Sunday. Why is everything inconvenient for people?? If you didn't want to have anything to do with Halloween why did you have kids??? You all must have had shiZZy childhoods. Sorry God but you don't come first on Halloween. If going to church is a problem go on Saturday night. Stop complaining about everything. What a selfish world this has become!!!!!!!!!!

to all my busy moms: remember kids are only little once!! so stop complaining about rushing to get off rushing to cook rushing to put on costumes when it falls during the week. just plan each year to leave work 1 hour early. btw: i have 4 and i work. just plan! and if homework doesnt get done...tell the teacher to blame pres. obama- seems like that excuse works for everybody else in america. we cant always have it our way.

I totally agree

not everyone is religous

I agree with you. God comes first. The issue some people have is being too legalistic with Sunday being the ONLY day to give to God. Our "Sabbath Rest" is found when we go to Him, every time. It isn't one specific day. Our church is celebrating it's annual Trunk or Treat this Sunday. No issue...because our "Sabbath Rest" is in HIM, not in a day.

Rescheduling a traditional holiday because of a religion is entirely ridiculous. If Halloween being on a Sunday interferes with your religion then don't participate. You don't have to make a big fuss and ruin it for everyone.

The Sabbath is from sundown friday til sundown saturday, so whats the big deal? If the Sabbath is about "Sabbath Rest", why do people still work on sundays, and do whatever else they want to do on Sunday? That day should be all about God, "the seventh day is the Sabbath, in it thou shall not do any work....".

Halloween has its origins from Celtic traditions that has lasted centuries. It is the 'summer's end' and the beginning of the winter. its the celebration between the 'lighter half' of the year and the start of the 'darker half'. they believed the wall between the 'otherworld' was thinner during this day/celebration, and good and bad spirits alike could return. they'd welcome the loved family members and ward off the old spirits. it has always been celebrated on october 31st. its when the tradition takes place. i'm a roman catholic born and raised 12 years of catholic school. all saints day was a response to the pagan holiday of halloween. bottom line, you cant change the date. its an evening of fun for your children to dress up in costumes, which is always fun to children. they're not running around naked under the pale moonlight. if you want to change the date of halloween, why not change the date of valentines day? st. patricks day? oh thats right, its because those are the feast days that have always been just like halloween.

Amen!!

It's written right there in the Bible and the Torah but people will do what they want to do. They will believe what they want to believe. And as human nature has proven, we believe in God and "follow His rules".... until it becomes an inconvenience us. Then in that case Satan gives us 101 excuses why what we are doing is not as bad as it seems. That is what free will is.

My best advice: If you feel ANY drop of guilt and see any conflict with completing an action and it conflicts with your morality… then maybe that little inner voice is telling you that that thing you are doing is really not for the best or even wrong. If you find yourself making compromises and excuses for that action then maybe that little devil on your shoulder is trying to convince you that it’s alright. Just think: Could you ever imagine a problem with celebrating Christmas, New Year’s or even the 4^th of July on a Sunday…? Even if you stretched your imagination if Thanksgiving was on a fixed date… would you feel a “conflict of interest” if it fell on a Sunday as well? The truth stares us in our in our face. The question is do we really want or even like what we see?

No, Halloween Is NOT a real holiday.

And leave it alone!!!

its not a real holiday its just another party night

Actually it is not a real holiday, and it will never be!! Did you know that it is celebrating the devil, did you know that??

Oh gosh Elizabeth, well if you want to take it that far. Do you put up a Christmas Tree? Do you hunt easter eggs on Easter. Well if you do you may want to stop because those traditions were started by the pagens!!!!! Beware!!!

It is a holiday if its your birthday. So Elizabeth...it's NOT celebrating the devil if you really research it!

Why don't you get your facts right. The Halloween celebrates the Devil idea was spread around by a bunch of ignorant christians. It origanated from the belief that on the 31st of October spirits could come back to Earth. People dressed up in costumes to ward off evil spirits. People like you need to realize that alot of kids look forward to this and just because its not a christian holiday doesn't mean its not a holiday at all. And just so you don't start talking about how I don't believe in God I'll let you kknow that I do believe in him. Oh and Sunday isn't even the actual Sabbath. The Sabbath occurs on the last day of the week. Sunday is the first.

Halloween is not celebrating the devil. My birthday is on Halloween and has nothing to to do with the devil. My family and I are all Christians who believe in God and we do not worship the devil because we celebrate Halloween by dressing our little ones up and take them trick or treating. Get over it!

Halloween IS a holiday. Whether its for kids or adults or both doesnt matter. Its been a holiday for god knows how long and its stupid for people to have a hissy fit because it lands on sunday on ONE year out of a hundred. Its landed on a sunday many years in the past and it STILL stays the 31st of October. People need to grow up and deal with it or just dont participate. People really dont know the true origin of halloween even if they think they do. Its not a day for worshipping the devil, it has nothing to do with the devil and its only unholy to those who arent of a certain faith (whatever faith it may be) Grow up people

Actually, All Hallows Eve pre-dates Christianity, and is a celebration of the end of the growing season, and a time to think about loved ones who have passed on. It has NOTHING to do with the devil, except by the religous right that want to take fun and enjoyment away from others.

It is a holiday and and it is not about the devil or anything like that!

Perhaps you should read up on this.....where on earth did you ever get the idea Halloween was celebrating the devil???????? People are so uneducated about so much, maybe they should check things out before they write such foolishness. Do you know any "real holidays"? We have created them because of our beliefs, so what might be a "real holiday" to you won't be to someone else. Besides, if you don't believe in something, just don't do it!!! No one forces you to celebrate.

Yes Halloween is a holiday that dates back even before Sol Invictus, aka Christmas. It evolved out of the tradition of the festival of Samhain which was a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. Halloween has become what we see today just like all our other holiday's, but like Will said it's a great reason to have a party and that's good enough for me.

Actually, for all you morons out there who spent too much time playing video games and not enought time studying, IT IS a real holiday. It is All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saint's Day.

It does NOT celebrate the devil you ninny, the purpose of these feast is to remember those who have died. It is a celebration which reminds us that Christianity is not bound by space or time.

Try googling it you dorks, and stop contributing to ignorant hype.

Elizabeth- from the Encyclopædia Britannica: holiday, (from “holy day”), originally a day of either religious or secular commemoration. Many holidays of the major world religions tend to occur at the approximate dates of more ancient, pagan festivals.

therefore by definition halloween is a holiday, and generally it was to celebrate the spirits of those who had passed, not the devil. before you post perhaps you should do some research

Sorry, but Sunday is NOT the Christian Sabbath. The ten commandents say "Remember the 7th day to keep it holy". The last time I looked, Sunday falls on the 1st day of the week. Besides that...If you are worried about trick or treating on Gods' holy day...why celebrate Halloween at all? After all it stems from the pagan "Day of the Dead". I personally don't think God is concerned about small children receiving candy, even on the 7th day.

Halloween does not celebrate the devil. Read your history, even early Roman Catholics celebrated a form of Halloween in the form of the eve of All Saint's Day or Hallowmas in an attempt to blend earlier traditions from merged religious beliefs. Most of the reasons people bash Halloween is based on heresay rather than actual knowledge on the subject.

It is an old Celtic celebration celebrating "All harvest day", nothing to do with the devil.

Go away you Bible thumpin freak. Its a holiday celebrating the harvest and storage of food for the winter that is rooted from the PAGAN/Celtic Holiday Samhain. Don't make yourself look like an idiot, research and get it right. I guess it is true that Atheists and Agnostics know more about the religions of the world then the actual followers of said religions. Its because we choose to educate ourselves before making fools of ourselves. The act of dressing up was to ward OFF evil spirits. To scare them away and create safety. When Christian's came around, they built on all the sites that were for the Celtics observance and made it their own. Basically stole it and everntually the two days were merged. Dia De Los Muertes is the Day of the Dead in Mexico and Latin America. They DO in fact celebrate inviting the spirits of the deceased into their homes.

did you know it actually has nothing to do with the devil? it's all hallows eve, taken from the ancient times where spirits from the OTHERWORLD (not underworld) came to earth and people dressed up like monsters so the bad spirits would bring them no harm... but naturally like everything else, religion has taken ahold of the festival and put in its own meaning so people think it's about worshiping the devil....

WHO CARES IF IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT OR ON A SUNDAY ANYWAYS!! IT'S BEEN ON SCHOOL NIGHTS BEFORE! ARE KIDS THESE DAYS ANY DIFFERENT... NOPE!!

Heh, Amanda, I think we already have too many educated fools around. Perhaps what we need is more educated wise people. (Sorry I couldn't help it--"educate ourselves before making fools of ourselves")

Halloween...All Hallow's Eve...Hallow=Holy as in "Our Father who art in heaven, "hallowed" be thy name..."

All Saint's Day (Saints being the hallowed, or holy, ones) is on Nov 1. All Hallow's Eve, like Christmas Eve, is the evening before. I'm sure there's a mishmash of different celebrations from different backgrounds rolled up into the choice of the day.

For Protestants like myself, Oct 31 is also considered Reformation Day, because Martin Luther chose the eve of All Saints Day to post his 95 theses on the castle door of the Wittenburg church, sparking the Protestant Reformation.

http://www.biblicalhorizons.com/open-book/no-28-concerning-halloween/

Now, can I please have some candy?

I have to agree with you Shane. I should have put that she needed to educate herself RATHER then making a fool of herself.

Those who profess to be Christian the loudest are like the thorns on the rose bush to the rest of the Christians, they ruin the beauty of it all, thank goodness god has a sense of humor and is willing to forgive them for their holier then thou attitude.

If you are Christian stop celebrating a non-christian holiday. How would you feel if someone wanted to celebrate a Christian holiday on a diff day? Maybe we can make Christmas on the 3rd Monday in Dec every year so it is more conveinient for some. This is a BS reason. Halloween isnt just for candy and dress up it is a real holiday for some people.

It's a pagen holiday to celebrate the celtic "all harvest day" and is the day before all Saints Day (Nov 1) I guess you and you kids will have to suck it up and go next year when it's on a Monday. or If your truely that Christian you won't be participating in such an evil day anyway. It technically can't be moved unless you can move All Saint's Day too...... get over it (I bet you'll be out their with your kids too Sunday or not) those who profess the loudest are usually the worst Christian blow hearts anyway.

So, you move a child birthday because it is on a Sunday or not allow them to go to a party because of it. Do you understand why there is All Saints' Day the following day?

Does that mean the kids don't part in Easter Egg Hunts? Same thing!

Ok i understand Sundays are worship days i really do. The thing is why cant you just let your kids go out for like an hour or go out on saturday i think god would be ok with it.

Ok, so if you feel that way, then don't let them trick or treat. Why is that a problem for others??

I honestly do not think that any God who really loves you would care that your children go out, have some fun and get some candy.

SO DUMB

Well, that is cool, but did you know that the actual Sabbath day, the 7th day, the real day of rest is on Saturday? Ok just an FYI

well said stormrider. My family and I are Christian, and we do not celebrate any holidays that don't glorify God.

and you certainly being so Christian don't worship God only on Sunday, don't you worship him everyday? Sunday's just a day of the week and if your fake all week, it doesn't matter how much you praise god on Sunday. Do you ever mow on Sunday, rake leaves on Sunday, wash clothes or go shopping on Sunday. Leave the kids alone and stop trying to be so righteous!

I am a God-fearing Christian, but my Sabbath is on Saturday (no, I am NOT a seventh day adventist however...I am a true Bible beleive, God fearing Christian). So this year Halloween doesn't prevent any problems :-)

As a fellow Christian we should be teaching our kids to have a relationship with Christ everyday of the week. I agree church activities are on Sunday (and Wed in some cases), but to ban it all together because it is on Sunday is silly. Alot of churches have harvest parties for Halloween anyway...why not on Sunday. If people choose to not participate in Halloween it should make no difference to them what day it falls on. Having a theological debate over something like this is a waste of time...Keep the main thing the main thing! :)

i would think that if your beliefs are that strong, you wouldn't be allowing your kids to participate in halloween no matter what day it fell on....sounds like you're saying that letting the kids participate in a day devoted to the devil is o.k. as long as it's not on gods day.

If you are a true Christian you worship God every day not just on Sunday's and you teaach your children that! Halloween is fun for the kids and it really doesn't matter what day they go becaue it's about the children!

To all of the christians, no one is forcing you to particitate in halloween, so don't celebrate it go to church & leave the rest of us alone.

Just because its a problem for some people doesnt mean it has to be changed for everyone to satisfy your own stupid egos

So we are only worshiping our Lord one day a week now huh? Whew that frees up alot of time.... If you look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween#Origin_of_name

You'll find that Halloween roots can actually be traced back to christian beliefs. They actually wore the costumes to ward off (or blend in for safety from) evil spirits. It was never a celebration of evil or the damned.

My only point is that I do believe that it would be good to have Halloween on a set day and that day either be a Friday or Saturday, only because the scheduled activities are historically around dusk or later. You can choose to allow your children to dress up as a cowboy, an indian, jesus himself or a bloody corpse... not up to me & I could care less, that's probably where your Christian beliefs come into play. But it sure would be nice if after all the excitement they didn't have to get up early for school!

If you were my mom, I would have killed myself a loooong time ago.

-not bob levy

Wow! You really hit the nail on the head with your response! Excellent!

My thoughts exactly

I totally agree Melanie!!! that is exactly my point here!!! Another reason they should not move it to Saturday..at least here in Jacksonville....It is the Florida/Georgia Game. the game is here in Jacksonville. WAY too many Partiers & Tailgators DRUNK on the roads for there to be kids out!!!

Hey dracbat, whom are you glorifying with this holiday, God or the devil. its either or bud.

What is the big deal, how many times has Halloween fallen on a Sunday, why now is everyone making such a big deal about it. It suppose to be a fun day, chill out and relax.

If you do a little history checking, Halloween is of a satanic background...jack-o-lanterns were placed on the porch of a would be sacrifice and some story blah blah of people begging for food at doors, hence begging for candy, but I think any holiday is what you make of it. Plenty of non-christian and/or agnostics celebrate Christmas. I have raised three kids to adults with two little ones still at home and none are leaning toward satanic ritual for trick-or-treating...I think if you lean so hard to legalism with the whole "devilish holiday" us as Christians lose sight of what's important and that's winning souls, not worrying about something as trivial as Halloween :)

I agree. Halloween is October 31st!!!!!! Not the 30th. Im 34 years old and when we were kids we trick or treated on whatever day it fell on. School night or not.. We just didn't stay out as late. Because its on a Sunday??? Who cares? If people don't want trick or treaters to come to their houses, leave the porch light off. Im so sick of everything being changed and everyone gets offended. Get over it!!!!

I may still be in high school and not a mother yet, but dracbat59, when Halloween landed on a Sunday six years ago, I didn't have that much of a problem with it because, one year later, Halloween landed on a Tuesday and school was cancelled because the electricity was knocked out by Hurricane Wilma the week before. Now, six years later, every parent who commented on this story seems to be having a problem with Halloween falling on a Sunday it conflicts with other things that occur every Sunday, let it be the Lord's Sabbath or a big football game between the Dolphins and the Ravens--thank God I'm that big a football fan--and they wish not to let their kids go trick-or-treating because of the reasons mentioned. Now I know why Green Day called the time we live in the Age of Paranoia. By the way, what's trunk-or-treat?

@thisisbullshiznit you are so right, and we had a blast!!!!!

does anyone know what the hell Jose is talking about? its god or the devil, what? go back from whence you came, freak.

-not bob levy

Absolutely right!

What happens when it falls on a Monday or Tuesday? Whats the difference they are all school nights!!!

Following the rules of Trick or Treating stops this-

NO LIGHT NO GO

What are you gonna do in the upcoming years when Halloween will be falling on week days? Are you just going to keep trying to celebrate it on Friday or Saturday? You're ridiculous! If you're worried about people coming to your door after a certain time, it's as simple as taping a paper to your door that says 'No more candy'. It's as simple as that! Quit being so ignorant.

Halloween etiquette: If someone's porch light is turned off, you do not knock on their door. If you want your kids in bed at a certain time or do not want to be disturbed on a Sunday, then please, shut off your porch light. Make it look like you're not home and people will not bother you.

If I have to accept gay people or be politically incorrect, why shouldn't you have accept that some people don't want to celebrate halloween on a school night? Maybe YOU should move, because you don't seem to understand the defenition of "democracy", unless it applies to something you believe in. Hypocryte!

I agree. It's these Christian jerks trying to force their beliefs down everyone's throat that is ruining the fun of Halloween. I am so sick of Christian's. I remember in the 80's when I was in Elementary school, we would dress up as ghosts or the devil, vampires and mummies. Now my children are not even allowed to dress up at all!!!! They made it stupid Career Day today to force all the kids into wearing something non scary. PUHLEASE people. Christian's are forcing their way into EVERYTHING and ruining a perfectly fun and acceptable event, Halloween. Lighten up folks. I am dressing up, my kids are and we will be out there going to each and every house with a light on. Oh and besides, it is customary to have your porch light on and other lights, to make it obvious your supplying candy to trick or treaters. Julia, why would you think you would be offending someone who is advertising that they are giving out candy? Have you ever BEEN trick or treating? DUH, if every light in the house is off, DON'T GO TO THAT HOUSE. Good Grief and gravy yall, have some common frickin sense.

America has no traditional holidays of its own except for 4th of July. Get your facts straight.

Good point. Agreed!!

You are correct Jose! The only traditional "American" holidays would be those celebrated by the Native American population that were slaughtered by the English immigrants who took over like Caine Toads in Australia, I suppose.

I agree!!!

I couldn't agree more. I don't think it needs to be moved. If people choose to celebrate Halloween on a different night then that is there choice but we shouldn't all be forced to do so. Why should we change a holiday that has been in place for ages just to satisfy those who think they need a cause to feel important?

Christmas is a religious Holiday... so yeah... dumb question.

So you are a pagan? All so called christian holidays were borrowed by the Catholic church to convince heathens to convert to christianity. Idiot.

Your right Tat2dMommy Christmas and the Christmas tree had it origin in pagen celebrations, it was adopted as a religious holiday by the church. People just take it for granted.

Samhain is a religious Holiday for some of us. I do not want to change the day christmas from Dec. 25th why do you feel the need to change All Hallows Eve from Oct, 31st?