Most of us have memories of the trick-or-treating we did as kids. In our own neighborhoods with a group of friend and going to houses of people we that know at least one in the group. Even some homes open to show off there decorations. Real costumes not the throw on a rubber masks that are so popular now. The use of old makeup, tissue paper and white glue made for some great creations.
In my parents neighborhood I have watched as car loads of kids, most way over the age of fourteen, come to the door with a pillow case and little attempt at a costume expecting candy. Now you can go from parking lot to parking lot at what is called trunk-or-treat. I understand the safety aspect and the control, but even this is being taken advantage of. I even know of family's not "participating" in Halloween for varies reasons.
The weather this year on Halloween was really wet. The merchants did not miss out all the "stuff" had been purchased, candy, decorations, costumes. They had all ready moved on to the next holiday even before Halloween got here. You could get your Christmas tree when you picked up your candy to hand out, but because of the weather most will just eat the candy, which I think happens more than handing it out.
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