Opus 2011-306, On the Street: Halloween Hypocrisy

Last night I broke down and compromised.  I hope you can forgive me.  I gave out candy on Halloween. 

My family does not celebrate this pagan holiday.  I do everything to avoid participating.  I have all lights shut down that show to the front of the house.  I stay in the back.  I do not make my home inviting to the trick or treater’s.  I can’t remember ever giving out any candy in the 20+ years I have lived here.

In spite of all that some kids rang my doorbell at 8:30 last night.  If I did not think my wife was expecting someone I might not have answered it even then.  But I opened the door.  Three little faces were looking at me expectantly.  I really don’t think they wanted to hear my lecture on the evils of satanic holidays.  For them it was obviously a fun time.  They were dressed up as princesses and such.  So I said, “We don’t usually give out candy, but let me see what I can find.”  I found some bite sized Snickers and gave them each two. 

I was disappointed to break my string but I like to pick my battles.  Maybe they will remember that some don’t celebrate Halloween and wonder why.  Maybe they won’t.

I can live with that.

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