How old is Too Old for Trick or Treating

Let's face it, trick or treating is a blast! First you rush through the drama of figuring out what to be for Halloween, then you spend hours putting together the perfect costume, applying make-up, teasing your hair (or hiding it under a wig!), and then, you grab a sack or bucket and head out the door to canvas the neighborhood for delicious treats. But, the lingering question looms, At what age should you call it quits?
I have a confession to make, the last time I went trick or treating I was 17 years old. In all fairness, I convinced my (then) boyfriend and his best buddy that Trick or Treating was far more fun than smashing pumpkins and egging houses, the more common choice of fun amongst teens in our area. I hadn't been trick or treating in a few years before that (since I was 13).
While most people were gracious and happy to see trick or treaters at their doors, I have to admit that I did get a couple of, "aren't you too old for this?", "Halloween is for little kids". The negative comments were more than enough to shame me into never going again. When you're little and you knock at the door, you're greeted with smiling faces who comment on how cute or neat your costume is, as you get old, you're often greeted with raised eyebrows and skeptical glances.
Although I have long since given up trick or treating, I find myself presented with the same question this season as my own sons excitedly ask, "Can we trick or treat this year?" What do you think the cut-off age for trick or treating should be? Give Your answers in comments.

Halloween Pranks and Tricks

Want to have fun or create a good scare? Halloween is not only for treats, it's for tricks too. We've got some good ideas for pranks and jokes here that are sure to get a surprised reaction. Funny or not, we focus on pranks that are not destructive to anyone's property or well-being -- it's just not cool.

* Dress up as though you are the inanimate Halloween Decor for your lawn. Example: scarecrow, Frankenstein, etc. Be as still as you can. When someone walks by, jump out and scare the heck out of them. Another idea is to lay flat on the lawn, pretending to be in a grave marked with a tombstone. Imagine their surprise when you rise from the dead!

* Ring doorbell and say "canned goods or meat."

* Get dressed up, knock on door. When person answers, put candy into his bowl.

* Visit friends' houses and write on the mirror with your finger, delivering a scary message such as "I'm watching you!" Breathe on the mirror and you can see your words. Let it dry naturally. When your friend takes a shower, the words will appear again when the mirror fogs up.

* Give away fake, plastic turds for treats.

* Get dressed up so you are unrecognizable. Join a group of trick-or-treaters, preferably some you know. It will drive them nuts not knowing who you are.

* Decorate your yard with all things superstitious. Ladder, black cat, broken mirror, crows. Put the number 13 on your door.

* Dress up in a hospital gown and walk around at night saying "They think I'm crazy, but I'm not. They deserved to die. They can't take me back, etc, etc."

* Dress up, ring doorbell. When someone answers, say "pull my finger."

* Traditional, ring doorbell and run.

* Toilet paper your own yard and accuse someone else of doing it.

* Gather everyone's jack o' lanterns and line them up on the sidewalk in middle of the block.

* Have any college or pro football fans in the neighborhood that like to fly their team flag? Swap it out for a rival team flag and watch the fireworks. (Make sure you return their flag after you get a good laugh.)

* You know those colored dot stickers that can be used for various office purposes or rummage sales? Purchase the dots in two or three colors, preferably red, yellow, and blue. When it's dark outside, stick one dot on the each of your neighbors' front doors. Put one on your own door so that you aren't suspect. The next day will be interesting when neighbors try to figure out what the dots mean and why there are different colors. Those with red dots may get a bit paranoid and think it's some sort of a conspiracy.

Party Pranks

* Before guests are to arrive at your Halloween party, have someone dress up and discretely "haunt" the route your guests will take to get to your house. Later on, tell a "true" story about how someone died a horrific death and the ghost haunts the vicinity.

* At your party, keep a cooler on hand for beverages. Put in fake spiders and insects near the bottom. Someone will discover it sooner or later.
When serving food at your Halloween party, add a set of fake fangs or dentures to the serving bowl.

* For a hay-rack ride, have someone lay in the ditch, perfectly visible, face down, pretending to be dead. Add fake blood for visual effects. Stop the hay rack to investigate and let party-goers approach the "body." Give your guests the scare of their life when the body jumps up (wearing a very scary mask or makeup) and chases them.

10 Things about Halloween

Yes! It's that time of the year again. For Halloween enthusiasts, it's time to begin decorating and planning parties. For others, it's really no big deal. Of course, there's plenty that separates Halloween from other holidays that can't be denied -- things that make this season fascinating and a whole lotta fun. Here's a list of our top ten, favorite things about Halloween.


1) Beautiful Scenery

The visuals of the season is what makes autumn and Halloween so popular. The phenomenon that makes the leaves turn to brilliant colors of red, yellow, and orange change the landscape as nature prepares for winter.

2) Cooler Temperatures

After a long, hot summer, autumn's cooler temperatures bring a welcome relief. Not everyone is enthusiastic about winter but it's nice to turn off the air conditioner and open the windows while you still can. Soon, you will hear the leaves blowing in the wind. For those in cooler climates, this signals that Halloween is just around the corner.

3) Decorations

Natural decorations such as pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn have beautiful colors and help us appreciate earth and celebrate autumn. But, it's the Halloween decor and unique yard displays that add a mysterious atmosphere to the changing seasons. Spiders, spooks, and ghouls, oh my!

4) Spooky Movies

Halloween brings out the best in television if you want to be scared. Whether it's special programming or a movie marathon, there's plenty to watch in October that's suitable for children and adults. Of course, you can rent DVD's or buy boxed sets that have all of the good horror classics. Whatever your preference, October is the month where things really do go "bump in the night."

5) Haunted Houses

Haunted houses aren't for the squeamish but there's a fascination with them that's undeniable. Perhaps that's why local groups manage to get the extra funding every year to set one up. Great alternatives include haunted mazes, haunted barns, and haunted garages. Feeling jumpy yet?

6) Halloween Candy

Halloween is a favorite day for those with a sweet tooth. A guilt-free day, sort of like a "free pass" to load up on sugar. Stores have a large variety to choose from that's not available all year long. It's easy to mix and match your favorites, especially when they're on sale. Cross your fingers for leftovers after the last trick-or-treater has rang the bell.

7) Parties

Get ready for a final fall fling! It's parties galore! School parties, club parties, home parties, nightclub parties. There's always something for kids and grown-ups to do. Hosting a Halloween party is part of the fun but get your invitations out early because there's lots of competition. If you miss the opportunity, an Indian Summer Party is your next best bet.

8) Anonymity

What other holiday are disguises not only accepted but expected? Devious personalities embrace this custom and choose to hide their identity behind their costumes. This adds mystery and keeps everyone guessing. How long has it been since you assumed another persona?

9) Shopping

No, not Christmas shopping. We mean shopping for Halloween costumes, props, and decorations. Need costumes? Just hit the costume section and you'll find pre-made costumes and accessories. Then, look for decorations. Store displays are frightfully fun to look at and give you creative ideas for your own Halloween haunts. This will surely get you into the Halloween spirit.

10) Trick or Treating

It wouldn't be Halloween with out trick-or-treating. It's a favorite tradition amongst children that allows them to show off their costumes and collect candy. Nowadays, many parents are opting to take their kids to school parties or controlled trick-or-treating environments such as malls or church parking lots. Although the tradition is evolving due to safety concerns, there's still a chance that a little ghosts, goblins, or ghouls will show up on your doorstep if you leave the porch light on. Make sure you have candy and a smile ready to greet them.

Halloween introduction

 This blog is dedicated to the one of the interesting holidays in the world - Halloween!

Halloween developed from new year festivals and festivals of the dead. Now Halloween is a festival that takes place on October 31.

Christian church established a festival on November 1 called All Saints' Day so that people could continue to celebrate their festivals.

The Mass said on All Saints' Day was called Allhallowmass.

The day before All Saints' Day was known all hallows' Eve or All Hallow e'en.

The main Halloween activity for children is trick-or-treating. Children dress in costumes and masks and go from door to door saying "trick or treat". The neighbours give children such treats as candy, fruit and pennies so that children do not play tricks on them.

Jack-o'-lanterns are hallowed-out pumpkins with face carved into one side. Most jack-o'-lanterns contain a candle inside. An Irish legend says that jack-o'-lanterns are named after the man called Jack.

He could not enter heaven because he was a miser, and he could not enter hell because he had played jokes on devil. As a result, Jack has to walk on the earth with his lantern until Judgment Day.

Fortunetelling is an important part of Halloween. For example, a coin, a ring, and a thimble were baked into a cake. It was believed that the person who found the coin would become wealthy. The one who found the ring would marry soon. And the person who found the thimble would never get married. Today people practice cardreading or palmistry.

People once believed that there were many ghosts and witches on the Earth and that they met on October 31 to worship the devil. Today, people do not believe in ghosts and witches but they like to tell stories about them on Halloween.

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