Journal # 9 - Halloween

On October 31st, CBC radio reported that many school boards were banning children from coming to school in costume or imposing strict rules on what students can and cannot wear. One school in Alberta is asking students to honor Halloween by wearing black and orange instead of coming to school in costume. Many schools have instructed students not to wear scary or violent costumes and anything that resembles a weapon must be left at home. One other school has gone so far as to invite students to wear "caring" costumes.

What do you think, is Halloween an appropriate holiday for children? Is it necessary to change the way we celebrate it? What was your favourite Halloween as a child? What are the most important elements of Halloween to preserve in the future?