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As a kid I would be practicing my favorite saying this coming weekend ” Trick Or Treat , smell my feet or , give me something good to eat ”
Wikipedia tells us : Trick-or-treating is a traditional Halloween custom for children and adults in some countries. In the evening before All Saints’ Day, children in costumes travel from house to house, asking for treats with the phrase “Trick or treat”.
Ahh those were the good ole days of Full Size Candy Bars & Cans of Pop, Jaw Breakers and Sour Candy , when groups of trick or treaters would gather we would often share the location of the ” Good Treats” .
Over the past few years, though, a new trick or treating trend has come to life and gained popularity in places where you may not know your neighbors very well—or the houses are so far apart that it’s not worth wile taking the kids . It’s called Trunk-or-Treating, it’s pretty simple: A bunch of parents , family members and neighbors together (typically in a school or church parking lot), decorate the heck out of their car trunks as spooky and scary as possible , and let their kids shuffle from car to car, collecting Halloween treats .
How to Organize Your Own Trunk or Treat
- Planning: Gather the support of volunteers to assist you with preparing for the event, facilitating activities, and clean-up. Pick a parking lot that will have adequate space and will cause minimal disruption. (typically in a school or church parking lot). Please be sure to get permission from the owner of the lot, as well as be sure to obtain any permits that might be necessary for the event. Arrange for trash bins and for floodlights if lighting won’t be readily available. Don’t forget your Halloween-themed music as well as goodies to hand out to kids ,Candy is the norm but keep in mind school supplies, bracelets, balloons, and stickers are cool to give too .
- Establish Ground Rules: Ensure that the event will be a safe and inviting one for families. Make it clear that children must be accompanied by an adult. Do not allow alcohol or drugs and be sure to consider potential allergies. Suggest (or even require) that adults dress up in a costume and decorate their trunk.
- Spread the Word: You know the drill! Once you establish a date, time, and official details for your trunk or treat, spread the word! Utilize social media, the radio, fliers, and school announcements – whatever works within your budget and for your needs. https://holidappy.com/holidays/Trunk-or-Treat-A-Halloween-Celebration
Does your community hold a Trunk or Treat Event ?
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