Franklin, Pennsylvania
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Christians Turn Halloween into Harvest Day
The Christian community has become increasingly aware of not only Halloween's origins, but also its implications. As a positive alternative, many have chosen to celebrate the holiday as Harvest Day instead.
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Harvest Day Parties are a Positive Christian Alternative to Halloween
Halloween has become an Americanized and commercialized version of a pagan holiday that is based on the beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. But Christians have the opportunity to celebrate the harvest season by giving it new meaning and significance, one that promotes positive spiritual growth, and is grounded in their faith in Jesus Christ.
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Halloween Traditions, History, and Autumn Celebrations
A historical discussion of All Hallows Eve and Halloween, including traditions and observances.
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Christian Churches Turning Halloween into Harvest Day
Today, many Christians have voiced their concerns that Halloween does not bring glory to Jesus Christ, and have chosen to celebrate the season with different kinds of festivities. And many churches and Christian communities have been the forerunners, paving the way for positive alternatives to Halloween.
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How Christian Families can Celebrate Harvest Day In Place of Halloween
To the Christian family, Halloween represents more than just chocolate skulls and a plastic R.I.P. headstone in the front yard. It symbolizes an observance of the darker side of the spiritual world, and for this reason many families have chosen to celebrate the harvest season with more positive alternatives.
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How Community Members can Celebrate the Harvest Season
Many Harvest Day and fall activities have very little cost, but provide a lifetime of great memories. No matter what age they are, and no matter where they are in the nation, Christians everywhere have many opportunities to celebrate the Fall season with wholesome and fun activities.
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The First Several Portions of the Lords Prayer Recognizes God as the Father Whose Name is Holy
The disciples of Jesus witnessed the relationship between God and the Son of God. They desired to approach God just as Jesus did, and Jesus took the time to teach them how with The Lord's Prayer.
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Twelfth Night is the Pinnacle of the Christmas Season
In America, the celebration of Twelfth Night originated with the colonists who brought their traditions with them from England. Of course, they adapted them to the new country, adding variations throughout each generation.
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Worshipping God Through Prayer
In response to His disciple's plea, Jesus outlined the perfect pattern for prayer - Prayer that begins with worship of Who God is, and continues to magnify Him and His various attributes throughout.
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