When I was a kid, we never really had trick or treat, and hallowe'en wasn't much we bothered about. Time goes by and the kids over here are really into trick or treating now, but I think they've got it all wrong.
My son is now showing interest in hallowe'en, and I'd like to know from the experts (you guys) what it's all about...
From my understanding (and this is only gleaned from Charlie Brown cartoons and movies, you understand) is that kids go round the neighbourhood, dressed as ghosts and stuff, knocking on doors and shout 'Trick or Treat'! It is then up to the homeowner whether they give the kids a treat (sweets or something fun), or a trick (always a rock in Charlie Brown's case). Is this how it's done?
Kids over here seem to think its a way of obtaining candy with menaces - old ladies are afraid to answer the door for fear of kids putting their windows in, or get pelted with eggs if they don't give them sweets. Surely it's not for the kids to 'trick' the homeowner if they don't get sweets?
My son is now showing interest in hallowe'en, and I'd like to know from the experts (you guys) what it's all about...
From my understanding (and this is only gleaned from Charlie Brown cartoons and movies, you understand) is that kids go round the neighbourhood, dressed as ghosts and stuff, knocking on doors and shout 'Trick or Treat'! It is then up to the homeowner whether they give the kids a treat (sweets or something fun), or a trick (always a rock in Charlie Brown's case). Is this how it's done?
Kids over here seem to think its a way of obtaining candy with menaces - old ladies are afraid to answer the door for fear of kids putting their windows in, or get pelted with eggs if they don't give them sweets. Surely it's not for the kids to 'trick' the homeowner if they don't get sweets?
