But not Halloween night.
In a small town in late October, aliens and monsters lurked in the darkness around the house. Frankenstein and some witches stood on the front porch defended by skulls and spider webs, weird wailing sounds echoing from loudspeakers. The attackers advanced with a threat, "Trick or Treat."
Hospitality was extended, and gratefully received.
At Halloween, we celebrate hospitality offered in the face of every symbolic threat we can think of, on both sides.
Good idea. We often look like that to each other.
No wonder the crowd was diverse. Felt great.
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