It was the only day such occurrences happened. Halloween celebrations today reflect many of these early customs. Stores and homes display orange and black figures of witches, cats, bats, and pumpkins. People dressed in fancy outfits to go to Halloween parties, where old fashioned games were played such as bobbing for apples. Treats are usually candy and tricks are very rarely played.
Teenagers continue to go trick or treating just to stock up on free candy.
Adults dress-up and attend Halloween parties. Some parents feel it is now too dangerous to go trick or treating because of an increase in the tampering of Halloween treats. Things such as razorblades, pins, needles, and even drugs have been found in candy. Many subdivisions are sponsoring closely supervised parties where children can safely have fun. Return to home page.