Halloween and children

Parents: Do You Know the History of Halloween? You Should!

Have you ever thought about the history of Halloween?  How did it start and what do the various activities that have become such a celebrated part of Halloween represent?  

I venture to say that most people do not know where it originated and the true history of this unusual observance.  And, yes, it has become a time for dressing up in all sorts of costumes and partying, and of course, for children, trick-or-treating for candy.  Importantly, I believe that parents should know the true history as it is not an innocuous time celebration for children.  

My faith-based children’s book tells the true history of Halloween and I’m sure that you will learn a lot! It’s titled It’s Not About You, Mr. Pumpkin – A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Halloween.  In writing the book, I did quite a bit of research and described how the activities that are the core of Halloween developed and what they represent.  Also available are a coloring book and a teaching kit with a lesson plan filled with educational material to help your children learn in-depth about the country of Ireland, where Halloween originated.  Please visit our website for more information - www.asthestarsofthesky.org.  

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