I happen to be a big fan of Halloween, but plenty of people — particularly some Christians — see the holiday as all trick, no treat. And with Oct. 31 falling on a Sunday this month, it seems the debate has gotten even scarier, with a Louisiana parish even going so far as to ban it this year.

Some other related links:

• Trick or Treat Debate: Saturday or Sunday? (CNN)
• On Halloween Sunday, some opt for All Saints’ alternative parties (RNS)
• Catholic group shuns Halloween for ‘Holyween’ (AFP)
• Mormon towns plan to celebrate Halloween a day early (Calgary Herald)

Bonus: Check out this vintage (2006) GetReligion post about slutty Halloween costumes.

From my perspective, I see the treat bag half full here: all the alternative fun being planned for Friday and Saturday means we get a three-day Halloween weekend!

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