Don't recall hearing much about this holiday from a Mormon perspective so was totally shocked when I realized how a family member's TBM spouse put it in the category of celebrating the devil himself.

My mormon neighbor decorates so much for Halloween that nobody else in the neighborhood needs to. (He does for Christmas, too. He even puts decorations in my yard and I'm glad.)

But it is rather interesting that they don't ban a holiday that celebrates "the dark."

>> "But it is rather interesting that they don't ban a holiday that celebrates "the dark."

Halloween celebrates "the make believe" so a church that does the same would be OK with it :)

Are they a dentist?

While the Church takes a clear stance on avoiding evil practices, Satan worship, or any other activities that take us further from Christ's light, it takes no stance on Halloween.

Just as with many other holidays and traditions, the Church does not dictate how Latter-day Saints should celebrate Halloween. Instead, our Church leaders leave it up to each of us to seek inspiration, ponder, and decide how we should celebrate this holiday with our families. Each family is unique and the traditions that bring each family together will be equally unique, meaning not every Latter-day Saint will agree on what Halloween means and how it should be celebrated. So give each family room to decide what is best for them, respect their individuality, withhold judgment, and celebrate the fact that there are many ways to have righteous fun.


**I add that as long as a dress up as a good hero (and not Darth Vader) the church is okay about it. Plenty of members add their own interpretations about it; just like they've done with drinking cold soda pop with caffeine.

Halloween is widely celebrated by Mormons, even in their chapels. I've always found that strange for supposed Christians.

Does it involve Jesus money? Time and talents for making the church money? If not they don't care either way.

I am BIC, and I vividly remember going trick or treating when I was young with my siblings, and my Mom would pick out my costume. Usually something like Casper the friendly ghost.

I remember dressing up as a girl and going to the chapel for a Halloween party.