Pandoras box? Because I said that this "issue" is due to religious beliefs of the LDS? It sounds from your post like you're agreeing with my point. What's there to argue about?
Mormons don't want to trick or treat on Sunday... that's completely fine with me. But the holiday is on Sunday, so for those whom don't hold those religious beliefs, the holiday will be celebrated on the holiday. Still nothing wrong with that, right? My annoyance is when those of the LDS persuasion try to get everyone ELSE to change the way they celebrate to accommodate them. Don't you think that's a little unkind?
You may think that the majority of Daybreak residents are LDS, but I'm afraid you don't realize that the majority isn't nearly as big as you think. Does any LDS doctrine says anything about doing neighborhood activities on a Sunday? I haven't even heard any LDS leader say something like that. I believe the "rule" is to not work, or force others to work by shopping. I don't see how Trick or Treating breaks that rule. I don't mean to offend or accuse, truly it's just a question. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. (I'm not LDS, so I don't know for sure.)
But, really, that's neither here nor there. I think it's wonderful that you can celebrate however you want. But also realize: anyone who isn't LDS (or, LDS people who don't mind celebrating on Sunday) will be handing out candy on Halloween... the 31st. Maybe Saturday too... I guess it just depends on each particular household. It's just gonna be a weird weekend, is all!
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