Halloween.

[beeky]

With Halloween still a month away, the controversy has began.  Some people celebrate it, some don't.  The choice is yours!  However every year some people get their knickers all in a twist over "the occult, and children being abducted for use in human sacrifices or bizarre rituals" on this "evil day of devil worship."

Well I'm not going to get into the history of Halloween, because those that are enlightened will have already researched it, those that are open-minded will research it (on reputable sites, not biased ones) and those that are narrow-minded will believe what they want to believe and nothing will change their minds.

The purpose of this post is to keep our children safe!  Your children are more at risk of being struck by lightning than being abducted for a human sacrifice.

Here are some safety tips for keeping our children safe from more pressing and immediate dangers while trick or treating.

 

Halloween Safety Tips

 

Trick-or-Treaters

Carry a flashlight

Walk, don't run.

Stay on Sidewalks

Obey traffic signals

Stay in familiar neighborhoods

Don't cut across yards or driveways.

Wear a watch you can read in the dark.

Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.

Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)

Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.

Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.

(If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic

Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.

Approach only houses that are lit.

Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.

Parents

Make your child eat dinner before setting out. Children should carry quarters so they can call home. Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult. If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark. If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material. Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home. You should know where they're going. Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything. Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect.   Homeowners Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones. Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently bitting a trick-or-treater. Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame. If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing. Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle. Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later. Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins. http://www.sosnet.com/Safety/halloween.tip.html Have a safe, fun and happy Halloween.

[jramsaran]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 11:12 AM

don't forget a stick to beat the pagans...you should always carry a pagan beat down stick....anyone wearing a costume should be assumed to be a pagan

[KristiS11384]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 11:18 AM

Thanks for the safety tips Beeky, do you think you'll need a can of troll spray today? I'm heading to the store to stock up!

[beeky]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 11:22 AM

LOL Kristi, can you pick me up a Pagan beat down stick too. LMAO.

(Original Poster)

[krisr169]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM

I can't wait to get me some Chick Tracts this year!  Whoohoooo!  Who the hell could I pay to take my children anyway?  Oh, wait, they're not real humans, they're non-believers...Great post Beekster!

[KristiS11384]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM

Sure thing Alex. Anyone else need anything?

[JustAMom04]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 12:19 PM

don't forget a stick to beat the pagans...you should always carry a pagan beat down stick....anyone wearing a costume should be assumed to be a pagan

jramsaran Sep. 19, 2008 at 11:12 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHA....oh ...too funny.

[Desirae1394]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 12:26 PM

LMBO, got my beating stick ready. ;) Great post Beeky!  As for the abduction and human sacrifice rituals.... I'll watch out for that kind of thing on halloween just as much as I do any other day. ;)

[carlapaige]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 12:31 PM

you mean you still get to call it halloween? omgoodness gracious; around here it is to be called  HARVEST FESTIVAL. lol

[RedneckMamma]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 1:02 PM

Stick for beating Pagans *check
Troll Spray *Check
Holy Water *check
X-Ray vision goggles *Check


Costume... um.. uh...

If I ditch my kids or sell them off for some ritualistic sacrafice, can I pretend that the frazzled mom look IS a costume?


But seriously, good tips. Sometimes it's the common sense things that elude people.

[MamaK88]

Sep. 19, 2008 at 1:07 PM

Hey...

...be nice to your Pagan Friends...

...they worship the ground you walk on! 

I <3 Beeky