Tolerance

I find it interesting.......

There is nothing more in the world that I HATE (yes, I'm using that word on purpose) more than Halloween. There is so much history for me there that the day itself sickens me...as does the little innocent tradition of trick-or-treating. I just want nothing to do with the day---regardless of how simple, fun, or innocent a part of it may be.

Now, please note...I don't condemn anyone who decided they want to decorate for Halloween or take their kids trick-or-treating. If that's what you want to do with your family, by all means, go! You won't hear a word from me.

But why do we all assume that EVERYONE participates? Yesterday, my oldest daughter and I were at the grocery store at the same time that trick-or-treating in our town was starting. Three people at the store pointed out to to us that we were late in getting home.

"Why are you here? You're supposed to be home!"

"Why aren't you home passing out candy?"

"Hey, you forgot your costume!"

These are the comments we heard. Our family has made the decision to stand apart and not give the day any attention. And that's just our decision.

I wonder what those same people would say if I went to the store on a Sunday morning and told them they were late for church.

People who don't celebrate Christmas get easily offended by those who do and want all public decorations and ceremonies removed. But if I were to publicly state my opposition to Halloween, I'd be deemed the untolerant freak.

Does this fall into the same category as prayer being removed from school? It seems the ones who claim to be tolerant of free speech, free lifestyle, and free choice of religion are the least tolerant of speech, lifestyle or religion.

Sorry...Halloween is the one time of year I pull out my soapbox. This is why I had my Christmas tree up in October during college........