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Halloween - Trick or TreatBy Creative(55,041)   Posted Monday, October 22, 2007 View All Blog Posts submitted by Creative Every Halloween small children dress up as scary creatures and troll about the neighborhood knocking on doors hoping to be given money or treats. I am not certain of how this tradition got started but I reluctantly participate mainly because the kids go to such trouble with their costumes and makeup and of course I did trick or treat myself as a child.
So why do I reluctantly participate in the trick and treat tradition? I can't help but view it as begging, asking strangers for money. I am a stranger to the children that knock my door. Though many are now accompanied by a parent - who is also a stranger. The children do not restrict their visits to those that they know. I worry about vulnerable old people who may be afraid to open their door.
Don't get me wrong I do celebrate Halloween. Last year I had a big Halloween party for about 14 young children and will again this year. Due to popular demand it is likely to be an annual tradition. It's great fun. I devise Halloween games and get Halloween costumes, and we make various Halloween decorations for a few weeks in the run up to this extraordinary day.
BUT, I am not looking forward to trick or treaters this year. Last year I had quite a nasty shock and while nothing came of it, I do not want to be shocked that way again.
After receiving various short guests no older than 10yrs old, I opened my door to a man/teenager dressed in a scream mask and dark robe. He was taller than me. My eyes were not prepared to be looking at someone of his height so I opened the door bowed down and had to rise upwards to greet him. He stretched out his hand and I popped a couple of sweets into it. Then I shut the door as quickly as I could. What on earth was this grown and lone teen/adult doing trick or treating?
I won’t be doing it this year. I’m on my own and when my party guests are all gone, there is NO way I am answering the door to ghouls and goblins! Sorry kids!
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