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[northlexer]

Is it just me or are their other people out there who wish Lakeside Church didnt do their halloween shindig? It takes the fun out of halloween for those of us who heavily decorate their yards for the trick or treaters when so many of them are at the church rather than trick or treating. opinions?

[Andrea V]

Is it just me or are their other people out there who wish Lakeside Church didnt do their halloween shindig? It takes the fun out of halloween for those of us who heavily decorate their yards for the trick or treaters when so many of them are at the church rather than trick or treating. opinions?

did not notice a huge lack of people due to church....

[asbestoshills]

Was it that crowded at Lakeside? When we go to the carnival, we usually trick or treat first, then go......

[Darthvader]

Is it just me or are their other people out there who wish Lakeside Church didnt do their halloween shindig? It takes the fun out of halloween for those of us who heavily decorate their yards for the trick or treaters when so many of them are at the church rather than trick or treating. opinions?

They had 3k people there. So what's wrong with that? Perhaps they are trying to keep the kids from celebrating a Pagan Ritual? If anything the rain caused less kids to come around, not the church.

I can't believe you're actually bashing something good because you decorated your house and spent $4 bucks on candy. You should be glad they put the effort out to keep the kids off the streets. Nice.

[FolsomResident2002]

I attend Lakeside church and volunteered at Friday's event. I worked the first two hour shift and it wasn't REALLY busy, but a good crowd. It was the "youngins" that were there when I worked. I had friends who worked the second two hour shift and they said the crowd picked up as the rain began to come down harder. Lakeside's mission wasn't to replace the Halloween tradition, but to provide an alternative to the usual trick or treating.

Is it just me or are their other people out there who wish Lakeside Church didnt do their halloween shindig? It takes the fun out of halloween for those of us who heavily decorate their yards for the trick or treaters when so many of them are at the church rather than trick or treating. opinions?

[normajean]

just wondering, why would someone feel the need "to provide an alternative to the usual trick or treating"?

[kprincesskate]

Why not? It was way fun. Lots of bounce house and candy. Enjoyed it more than going door to door. Plus my kids didn't get scared by any of the decor. To each his own, I guess!

[Steve Heard]

just wondering, why would someone feel the need "to provide an alternative to the usual trick or treating"?

I think it's religious and safety reasons. We know where the kids are, where the candy comes from, and who's giving it out.

Also, some folks don't like the 'dark side' of the Halloween celebration. Centuries ago, Nov. 1 was celebrated as the eve of the new year, and was thought to be the one night per year when the dead could come back and walk the earth, the so-called 'Day of the Dead'.

The Church has, over the centuries, renamed or replaced 'pagan' holidays with religious ones, thus enabling the newly converted to still have a celebration, but without the paganism. They renamed Nov 1, 'All Hallows' (all Saints) day, and the night before was the 'All Hallows Eve', and eventually, 'Halloween'. All Souls Day was added for November 2nd.

So, lots of familes who want to give their kids a chance to dress up and get candy choose to keep celebrate through the church than on the streets.

[4thgenFolsomite]

My guess is that its a community outreach. They used to send out mailers all the time encouraging people to attend their services. I think one of the greatest gifts of church membership is the social support network it creates, in everyday old fashioned lingo, you make friends there that care for you.

[Bill Z]

I think it's religious and safety reasons. We know where the kids are, where the candy comes from, and who's giving it out.

Also, some folks don't like the 'dark side' of the Halloween celebration. Centuries ago, Nov. 1 was celebrated as the eve of the new year, and was thought to be the one night per year when the dead could come back and walk the earth, the so-called 'Day of the Dead'.

The Church has, over the centuries, renamed or replaced 'pagan' holidays with religious ones, thus enabling the newly converted to still have a celebration, but without the paganism. They renamed Nov 1, 'All Hallows' (all Saints) day, and the night before was the 'All Hallows Eve', and eventually, 'Halloween'. All Souls Day was added for November 2nd.

So, lots of familes who want to give their kids a chance to dress up and get candy choose to keep celebrate through the church than on the streets.

I was raised a christian and still went trick or treating and all, but I have met a few religious folks that don't like halloween, they feel it worships the devil and witchcraft and stuff. The same kinda "nuts" that think Harry Potter should be banned because it teaches kids evil things as well.

[MikeinFolsom]

We take our kids there for the carnival portion. They get some candy, play with friends, and have a good time. Walking up and down the streets is boring to them, and we give them the choice on what they want to do.

[Orangetj]

I really can't believe that there are people who actually have a problem with Lakeside doing this. It's not like Halloween was cancelled and people were being forced to go to Lakeside. It's just a fun thing for the kids and parents alike. There is no "pushing" of religion on the people who go. They had bounce houses, candy, etc. and it was all free. It was a great way for the kids to have fun, stay dry, wear their costumes and just play in a safe environment.

We went for a couple of hours and then went over to some friends' house to do a bit of regular t-or-t'ing.

[MSgt]

Is it just me or are their other people out there who wish Lakeside Church didnt do their halloween shindig? It takes the fun out of halloween for those of us who heavily decorate their yards for the trick or treaters when so many of them are at the church rather than trick or treating. opinions?

Your kidding right? This is to funny. I showed this to my wife... she thinks you are kidding as well.

[TRex]

Your kidding right? This is to funny. I showed this to my wife... she thinks you are kidding as well.