The traditions around trick-or-treating may vary, depending on where you live.
But how did the Halloween trick-or-treating tradition begin?
And why do we say, “Trick or treat!”?
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The answers to all of your burning trick-or-treat questions are right here.
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When Did Trick-or-Treating Begin?
it’s possible for you to thank early residents of the United Kingdom for the trick-or-treating tradition.
That pagan holiday eventually combined with the Christian All Soul’s Day.
Why Do We Say, “Trick or Treat!”?
you’re able to thank early 20th-century Canadians for the Halloween catchphrase.
There are two schools of thought about why we say “trick or treat.”
Some say that the “trick” is simply disguising yourself to get a treat.
Why Do We Give Out Candy on Halloween?
There is no concrete answer about why we hand outcandy on Halloween.
However, according to the Library of Congress, there are three theories.
The first revolves around the Celtic holiday of Samhain, which occurs on the same day as Halloween.
Children dressed in costumes or disguiseshence, guisingand pretended to be evil spirits.
The third theory centers around the German-American tradition of belsnickeling.
What Day Do We Trick-or-Treat?
What Time Does Trick-or-Treating Begin and End?
(Because who doesn’t want to have a little Halloween fun?)
But if you’re looking for something else to hand out, here are some ideas.
This is just a list to get you started, but get creative!
Kids love candy, but they also appreciate toys and trinkets.
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