·E249
Why We Don't Celebrate Halloween (and What We Do Instead)
Episode Description
EP 249 Why We Don't Celebrate Halloween (and What We Do Instead)
(Solo Episode by Ildiko Ferenczi)
ENTREPRENEUR PARENTS PODCAST
Hosted by Dan Caldwell and Ildiko Ferenczi
In this faith filled solo episode, Ildiko Ferenczi opens up about one of the most personal decisions her family has made, choosing not to celebrate Halloween.
With honesty, love, and wisdom, Ildiko shares how one frightened look on her daughter's face sparked a family conversation that changed everything. What began as a simple "why are we doing this?" became a deeper reflection on faith, parenting, and choosing light over darkness.
This isn't an episode of judgment, it's an invitation to discernment. It's about learning to ask:
"Are we doing this for joy, or just because everyone else does?"
You'll hear Ildiko's own story, biblical insight, therapeutic perspective, and creative alternatives her family now celebrates, turning what used to be a night of fear into a night of faith, fun, and peace.
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🕯️ What You'll Learn
• Why more families of faith are choosing not to celebrate Halloween
• The psychological impact of exposing children to fear-based traditions
• How to help kids trust their spiritual discernment, even when it's unpopular
• Simple, joy-filled alternatives to replace fear with light
• How to create family traditions that align with your faith and values
✝️ Faith & Family Highlights
• "God is not the author of fear."
• "You can love your neighbors, pray for protection, and still choose peace for your home."
• "When families pray together — fear loses its power."
What Our Family Does Instead
✨ Light in the Darkness Day our alternative family tradition:
• Bake and make sweet treats together 🍪
• Watch faith-filled movies 🎬
• Make s'mores with meaning (each layer representing faith, kindness, and God's promises) 🍫
• End the night with a family prayer for protection and peace 🙏🏻
"Lord, make us a light in the darkness.
Protect every home, every heart, and every child tonight.
Let Your peace and love cover our house."
🩵 Reflection & Journal Prompts
1️⃣ What family traditions no longer align with your faith or peace?
2️⃣ Are there moments where your child's reaction is showing you more truth than the world around you?
3️⃣ How can you bring light, peace, and joy into moments that used to bring confusion or fear?
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🌿 Reflection Questions:
Take a quiet moment after listening and journal through these:
1. What "storm" in your life is God asking you to prepare for with faith instead of fear?
2. Where might He be inviting you to plant beauty in your home, marriage, business, or heart?
3. How can your obedience today become part of your family's legacy tomorrow?
🪴 Scripture Reference:
"Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy."
— Psalm 126:5 (NIV)
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