trick or treat - jw style

by freedom96 2 Replies latest jw friends

  • freedom96
    freedom96

    When I was young, I remember my dad handing out witness tracks to the kids when they would come to the door. Come to think about it now, I am suprised that we never got vandelized later.

    In fact, I remember one guy coming to the door with his kid, he only lived a few doors down. My dad gave some big speech along with the tract, upsetting the man enough that he stopped and went back home.

    As I grew older, I was aware of witness get togethers, usually out for pizza or something, and would attend those events. They would do anything to avoid being home when the trick or treaters came to the door. Some of course would turn off all the lights and pretend that they were not home, again to avoid the kids.

    I am still not sure what I think about the holiday; it sure isn't one of my favorites, but I think that the witnesses sure over react. I don't believe any of the kids are intending on being evil. They simply have an excuse to dress up and play.

    Anyways, the question I have, is what did you do as a witness at Halloween?

  • asortafairytale
    asortafairytale

    We handed out tracts. Well, I handed out tracts. My mother thought it would set a good example. However, when I was about 7, I got caught giving away what candy I found around the house. OUCH! My butt hurt for a week!

  • kenpodragon
    kenpodragon

    We turned off all the lights and watched movies in the back bedroom. One time my mom put a sign up, saying that we did not celebrate the holiday and someone egged the house. A few year we went to the movies or went out to dinner, or anything to get away from the house. I do not know many people though, that allow their kids to go to just any house for candy

    My thought

    Dragon

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