Halloween

Okay my children just pointed out that Halloween is on it's way. I have ALWAYS HATED Halloween!
It is a celebration of everything I try to avoid!
When they were little we would go to "Light Parties" as an avoidance-but-not-missing-out ruse.
A couple of years we hid out in the back bedroom! Not Proud. But I couldn't handle it & didn't know what to do!
Last year a super lady from church had a halloween party, we went along. I found it difficult to smile & be gracious surrounded by people dressed as the devil etc "for fun". The devil is not fun. Anyway, trying not to rant, I know SuperLady had a point - Halloween is here, so let's get involved & get the gospel out there!
I agree, but I have 30-odd years of anti-halloween conditioning to get over!
 I guess my previous non-participation must have been a sign to local kids: You're not welcome. I hate fun. I won't join your games. Christians hate fun.  etc
So what will my sign be this year?
 My plan is to put lanterns outside my door, dress up as the devil as something silly & smile & give out sweets. (or even pizza slices? depends on my budget!)

A precious ole lady from up the street comes knocking every 1st november with 4 made-up bags of sweets for my kids, saying, "Oh I was expecting them to knock". How sweet. So I might have the kids go & knock at hers on the day.
I need a lot of prayer & preparation !