What Can Christians Dress Up As for Holween?

As the excitement of Halloween builds, it's natural to wonder, 'What can Christians dress up as for this holiday?' Halloween is a night filled with fun and excitement, but it can also carry undertones that may challenge our Christian beliefs. However, we can still participate in a way that honors God and spreads love.

Introducing Holween: A New Tradition for Christians

With God's help, I am trying to instill a Christian perspective on this otherwise known dark holiday. Instead of Halloween, why don't we start a new tradition known as Holween? Let's spread the light and His love for Jesus/God on this night!

Holween can be a celebration that embraces the fun and creativity of Halloween while ensuring that it aligns with Christian values.

Favorite Christian Costume Ideas

Here are some costume ideas that are not scary or gory, but still fun and engaging:

Favorite Cartoon Characters or Fictional Characters

Friendly Characters: Think of characters from friendly cartoons or movies. Some great options could be Shrek, The Princess and the Frog, or Encanto characters. Famous Figures: Dress up as Christian figures like Jesus, Maria, or other saints. You can also choose contemporary figures like Evangelists or Heroes of Faith. Characters with Positive Messages: Choose characters who spread joy, like Winnie the Pooh or Peppa Pig.

Unique Costumes for a Couple

Words of Wisdom: You could dress up as Scriptural Verses, like 'Be joyful in the Lord' or 'Love one another.' This adds a meaningful twist to your costume. Christian Symbols: A couple could dress as crosses, crucifixes, or icons. You can light up your cross to mimic a glowing effect. Christian Concepts: Dress up as concepts like Charity, Purity, or Compassion. You could even dress as things that give us power within our communities, such as wires, peanut butter and jelly, or plug/outlets (representing the power of faith and community).

Non-Scary and Gory Costumes

There are countless non-scary and gory costume ideas that can still be fun and creative. Consider:

Superheroes: Dress up as Christian superheroes like Jesus (the ultimate hero) or Miracles. Animals: Pick a friendly and cute animal character, like an elephant or a bunny. Everyday Objects: Use everyday objects like peanut butter and jelly as a costume idea, making a fun and whimsical statement.

Guidelines for Holy'ween

No Such Law Prohibits Halloween Parties

There is no law that prohibits participation in Halloween parties. However, it's essential to ensure that any activities or costumes align with our Christian values.

Why Not Participate in Halloween?

While some Christians may choose not to participate in Halloween due to cultural reasons or beliefs, others can find ways to enjoy the holiday while staying true to their faith.

Halloween as a Celebration of Satan?

It's important to note that Halloween does not inherently 'celebrate' Satan. However, certain aspects of the holiday can be linked to occult practices. Focus on spreading light and love rather than dark themes.

The Father's Perspective

My father, the minister, didn't strictly prohibit Halloween, but he did have a rule about not dressing up as anything spooky. As a child, I enjoyed dressing up as fun and cheerful characters like purple bowling balls, Luigi, or Zorro, which align with the spirit of Holween.

Let us embrace Holween as a joyful tradition that honors God and brings light into our communities!