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Trick-or-treating is a traditional Halloween custom for children and adults in some countries. During the evening of Halloween, on October 31, people in costumes travel from house to house, asking for treats with the phrase "trick or treat". The "treat" is some form of confectionery, usually candy /sweets, although in some cultures money is ...
May 28, 2024 · When someone answers, smile and say “Trick or treat!” When the person offers you the candy bowl, only take one piece of candy unless they encourage you to take more. Then, smile and say “Thank you!” before heading to the next house. Keep reading for tips on staying safe while trick or treating!
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Oct 23, 2022 · Trick-or-treating became widespread in the U.S. after World War II, driven by the country's suburbanization that allowed kids to safely travel door to door seeking candy from their...
Oct 3, 2019 · Trick-or-treating—setting off on Halloween night in costume and ringing doorbells to demand treats—has been a tradition in the United States and other countries for more than a century. Its...
Jul 27, 2023 · Trick-or-treating may be the best part of Halloween—whether you're the kid gathering a big stash of Halloween candy to savor and trade, or a grown-up marveling at the Halloween costume creativity (and giving them a goodie or two, of course).
Oct 24, 2023 · The mid-20th century’s growing and thriving suburbs presented ideal routes for trick-or-treating kids, and more individually wrapped candy made the whole process easier for homeowners.
A number of Halloween practices come from the ancient Celtic tradition of Samhain combined with later Christian influence. The term 'trick-or-treat' though remains mysterious. Read on for more on the origins of this candy gathering tradition.
