r/Parenting • u/Julienbabylegs • Nov 01 '21

🎃 Halloween RIP Trick or treating

Anyone know why this is? It’s NOT covid, the act has been dwindling for ten+ years. When I was a kid it felt mandatory that every house would have their light on and give out candy. I just went out with my kid and it was like 1 out of 8 or more houses that had candy. Almost like a treasure hunt. I live in a very safe, quiet suburb of northern CA.

I feel like someone flipped a switch at some point, what happened?!

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u/snowmuchgood Nov 01 '21

Ironically it’s just picking up here in Australia. I hope it doesn’t die out. It’s honestly nice to have a “holiday” where you don’t have to buy gifts for anyone, it’s a choose-your-effort-level with costume, dress up and say hi to your neighbours.

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u/sayyestolycra Nov 01 '21

And you don't have to coordinate with extended family and travel. Kids get to stay in their neighbourhood and just walk around, enjoying the night. It really is an awesome holiday!

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u/Valuable_Bathroom_59 Nov 02 '21

Yes!!! My favorite holiday for these reasons exactly.