Do you wonder whether or not Halloween is just a harmless night of costumes and candy?

Are you confused about whether or not as a Christian you should participate in an occasion with such questionable pagan roots?

Do you fear you could be sacrificing your family's holiness for a handful of Dum-Dums?

And we are so glad you're joining us for today's episode.

I'm your host Katie Morgan and welcome to

parenting with Ginger Hubbard. Ginger is the best selling author of Don't Make Me Count

to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I can't believe you just said that. She

speaks at women's events, parenting conferences, and homeschool conventions across the country.

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