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I'm going out to buy a pumpkin tomorrow and see if I get any candy takers on Wednesday


I dunno, call me a nerd or on the baby brink, but I love seeing kids dress up for halloween.
 

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I don't "do" halloween. I live alone and am just spooked at the thought of opening my door after dark.

My sis lives in another town and she gets around 150 kids each year. She doesn't just give one piece of candy [like they did when I was a kid], but puts like 8 pieces in a baggie for each kid.
 

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We get between 150-200 kids. It's so crazy, I don't get a chance to use the bathroom in between kids. I love it, though. At Mom's house, the maximum we had was 5 kids. I love seeing the cute kids, most of whom are very well-mannered and sweet. I always make their treat bags special in some little way. I give 2 pieces of candy, and a small Halloween toy, like those spider rings, or, this year, strips of Halloween stickers. I bought tiny orange paper bags, punched a hole in the tops filled the bags, then tied striped, black and white ribbon through the holes, into bows. I have to start these in September. A friend just told me I'm crazy for doing the bags, but in the long run, it saves time when you have that many kids, as I can do them well in advance, a few at a time. (I don't use the standard paper treat sacks, as I find they tear too easily in storage. I use the bags, as counting out the candy at the door would be difficult on this scale. Kids actually get backed up in the driveway when I do that!)

When I first moved here, I couldn't believe what I saw--a veritable Halloween costume parade, there were so many treaters! (Alas, I also saw something not so cute--a few drunken dads, escorting their kids, with a beer bottle in hand.) Despite the drunks, it really is festive and fun. I like it so much, I even debated whether to buy my Mom's house, which has a ton more land, which I miss having. But then, I'd miss all the Halloween activity; and Halloween is my fave holiday. I always dress up for the kids, too, which they love.
 

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Originally Posted by lunasmom

I'm going out to buy a pumpkin tomorrow and see if I get any candy takers on Wednesday


I dunno, call me a nerd or on the baby brink, but I love seeing kids dress up for halloween.
Me, too, and I don't even have kids! I LOVED Halloween as a kid; it was a blast to dress up, and walk around the streets at night--I really wasn't interested in the candy. I even used to drag my friends to visit the cemetary up the street, which freaked them!
 

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Originally Posted by theimp98

"Do you still get Trick or Treaters in your neighborhood? "

only if the deer, coon, fox etc come looking for hand outs
Well, raccoons DO have masks!
 

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yes we get a few, the kids go out trick or treating for about an hour, then we go to the local campground, it is lined with carved lit pumpkins,done by school kids, every campsite has a bonfire, and local companies hand out candy, Tim hortons always has free hot chocloate and cookies. there is a ton of decorations and everyone wears costumes, around 8 o'clock the fireworks starts, it is a lot of fun
 

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I don't know what to expect this year since we moved to an apartment in September. And at the old house since I didn't get off of work until 9pm, we haven't had any the last few years. My hubby does not answer the door when I am not home. LOL We never even bought any candy. I have bought some this year though.

I remember as a kid, when we would go Trick or Treating, we would be out for a couple of hours. We would go up and down our street and also the streets on either side of our street. My dad would go with me and my friends and would have a paper grocery bag with him. Periodically, I would empty my bag into his. Everybody thought I wasn't getting as much as everyone else and would give me double!
At the end of the night I would have one of those big paper grocery bags almost full of candy! I would still have candy months later!!
 

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Trick or treating really isn't a custom in Germany, but Halloween has caught on here over the past few decades, so we can usually expect some kids to show up. Some of the neighbors bring their little ones, because they know that, as an American, I'll have candy for them, and word gets around.
 

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I've been in this neighbourhood for 5 years and each year varies on number of kids. At our highest, we had 285 kids (
) and they started coming at 6pm and didn't finish until 9pm.

We usually average around 150 kids and our candy can't keep up with the kids.
Not sure what we'll get this year!
 

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The past two years i've passed out candy at Colin's (where i now live). Before that in my old neighborhood where i lived with my mom- we NEVER had trick or treaters -it was way too dangerous- murders, crime, violence- you name it- no parent in their right mind would let their kiddos out after dark in my old neighborhood. When I was little- my mom wouldn't let me trick or treat in our neighborhood- she'd take me to my friends house and we'd trick or treat out there and have fun!

My new house though is a different story! Our house is literally in the backyard of our local elementary school- There are 5 other cops that live in our neighborhood aside from Colin and most of the people out here work for the city- it's a pretty safe/secure neighborhood, so the parents feel comfortable letting their kids trick or treat
I love passing out candy to the kiddos and getting to see all their cute costumes! That being said though- around here- the parents are really encouraged to go with the kids to each house and not let them go alone.

A lot of the local churches have parties too and the police dpt where Colin works (not sure if they're doing it this year or not) does Trunk or Treat- where the parents take the kids to the police station parking lot and the officers put candy in the trunks of their cars and let the kids go car to car- so it's a safe alternative from going door to door


This year i'm going to my sister's house for Halloween. We're having a party and fixing up lots of yummy treats! My sisters kids wanted to have a party rather than go out (and it's safer) so she's inviting all their friends/etc and i'm gonna help! I can't wait! They're great kids
 

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Dont know if any trick or treaters here. My church has a festival for the kids from 4 to 8pm, then right after that, I have a rehersal for my christmas show, will be getting home after 10pm, so it will probably be over by then. donna
 

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I don't get them either, but of course, everyone on my street are of a religion that doesn't recognize Halloween (so I'm sure my apt. really stands out
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But before I moved here, the past two places I lived never got trick or treaters. I wish I would, though, because I love Halloween and all the costumes--I even used to dress up and go all out when I was married. My ex and I would always do the house up big and scare kids and everything--they loved it! You could hear them go down the street telling all the other kids to come to our place.

I think its because parents can't trust who their neighbors are anymore.

When I was little, I remember hardly being able to wait until it started turning dark to go out around the neighborhood. And there were sooooo many people out back then. Ahhh--the good ole days.
 

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I honestly think we have the coolest halloween celebration where I live. . . No fireworks or anything like that, however the neighborhood turns into a huge block party. Cops block off the streets houses make and sell/hand out all kinds of treats, some of the intersections become so packed you cant walk through them, and everone of all ages are there! Some people that live on the corners will set up speakers so there is dancing in the streets! Everyone hands out candy, and there are over a thousand people at least at any one given time! Its so so so much fun! I will be sure to get pictures this year and show everyone!
 

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We live in a subdivision, on a cul-de-sac. We do get kids- it varies from year to year just how many we have.

The T&T here is also competing with 2 very large church Harvest Festivals (and we go to one of them). They have food, candy games etc. And then there's a smaller mission church that has a decent sized "Trunk or Treat" where the church members give out candy from their cars.

My oldest is now 13, and too old to do it this year. Though she probably could, esp if she goes with her younger sister (and she doesn't want to do that).

The neighbors that knew my kids well would always hand out more than just a piece of candy- they'd do little treat bags. I think I'm going to do that this year for the kids that live right near us. Yes- even my next-door neighbor's kids that drive me (and the rest of the neighborhood) UP THE WALL.
 

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Originally Posted by Sneakymom

We live in a subdivision, on a cul-de-sac. We do get kids- it varies from year to year just how many we have.

The T&T here is also competing with 2 very large church Harvest Festivals (and we go to one of them). They have food, candy games etc. And then there's a smaller mission church that has a decent sized "Trunk or Treat" where the church members give out candy from their cars.

My oldest is now 13, and too old to do it this year. Though she probably could, esp if she goes with her younger sister (and she doesn't want to do that).

The neighbors that knew my kids well would always hand out more than just a piece of candy- they'd do little treat bags. I think I'm going to do that this year for the kids that live right near us. Yes- even my next-door neighbor's kids that drive me (and the rest of the neighborhood) UP THE WALL.
We live on a cul-de-sac, too, and are easily overlooked. Our town has organized a "lantern parade" for the little ones, with refreshments when it's over, so I'm wondering whether that will increase or decrease the number of trick or treaters. We seem to get a fair number of teenagers escorting their younger siblings, but trying to stay in the background, so I "force" candy on them. Anybody who knocks on our door will get three or four pieces of candy - I stock up on bags of mini candy bars, and have little packages of flavored crackers, and apples and pears from our orchard, for those who say they're allergic to chocolate or dieting.
 

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Where norachelhere goes is on the other side of town.

Her sister is 12 and there are no more kids in our neighborhood for her to go around with this year.

The past 2 years we have noticed a decline in the amount of kids.

Since Halloween is my birthday, we pretty much stick around home. My sister and brother in law and me and my husband sit out in the driveway waiting for kids. My brother in law has fun scaring the heck out of the kids. It is great fun!!
 

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Halloween in general is kinda frowned upon around here, but the churches do have safe 'trunk or treat' events in their parking lots.
 

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I just got back a little bit ago from trick or treating with my family at the local university. The school hosts an event for the community every year. My two girls came home with about 4-5 pounds of candy combined not each. With they stuff that we will not let them eat or we will not eat goes into the bucket for Wednesday night if we have trick or treaters come to the house.
 

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Originally Posted by Lizsto1

Where norachelhere goes is on the other side of town.

Her sister is 12 and there are no more kids in our neighborhood for her to go around with this year.

The past 2 years we have noticed a decline in the amount of kids.

Since Halloween is my birthday, we pretty much stick around home. My sister and brother in law and me and my husband sit out in the driveway waiting for kids. My brother in law has fun scaring the heck out of the kids. It is great fun!!
Originally Posted by NoRachelHere

I honestly think we have the coolest halloween celebration where I live. . . No fireworks or anything like that, however the neighborhood turns into a huge block party. Cops block off the streets houses make and sell/hand out all kinds of treats, some of the intersections become so packed you cant walk through them, and everone of all ages are there! Some people that live on the corners will set up speakers so there is dancing in the streets! Everyone hands out candy, and there are over a thousand people at least at any one given time! Its so so so much fun! I will be sure to get pictures this year and show everyone!
Oooooh! Maybe I'll bring the kids by!
(Yes, I dress up too)
 

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Dixie...where she goes is Shore Acres
I believe. Send her a PM and she will let you know.
 
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