Few of us are happy about the darker side of Halloween (Hallowe'en?) and even the most laid back parents are able to see that dressing up four and five year olds as zombie monsters and serial killers is a little inconsistent with the rounded and wholesome childhood that we hope for our offspring.But speak out against the worst Halloween excesses and it's easy to be characterised as an irrelevant fundamentalist. And locking up your Christian children on 31 October may make the whole thing even more intriguing and exciting, while you come across as a real killjoy. So I'm pleased that Halloween Choice is offering some positive suggestions about using the occasion.
Their website includes party ideas and a downloadable No Trick or Treat poster, which involves making a donation to the Children's Society. It all looks good.
