What are your thoughts on Halloween in a Christian household? How could we celebrate in a respectful, God-honoring way?
If it truly a Satanic day, there is no way to honor God with it other than not participate. The imitation activities such as dressing as Bible characters and having a Jesusween party have become a laughing stock.
Now, NOT worshipping Satan and handing out candy, wearing costumes and having fun one night of the year is not, IMO, a problem and a good way to meet neighbors and form friendships. Plus, no one will toss toilet paper in yours trees. 
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I don’t, but for more practical reasons. The concept of “Trick or Treat” is not much more than legalized extortion: “Give me a treat or I’ll play a trick on you.” Making it “legal” one day a year doesn’t make it right. Also, encouraging children to knock on a stranger’s door in this day & age is not a good idea. (Side note: I don’t know why, but I really dislike the concept of driving a kid to a different neighborhood to do trick or treating.)
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Halloween brings up a lot of questions for Christians, especially when we want to honor God in everything we do. Some of us feel uneasy about the origins and traditions, while others see it as a chance to connect with neighbors and share kindness. The key is to seek God’s wisdom and ask, “How can I reflect Christ on this day?”
Whether you choose to participate or not, let’s make sure our actions and decisions glorify God and draw others closer to Him. If you’re wondering about the history and meaning behind Halloween, this article might help: Is Halloween Pagan in Origin?.