Halloween. Such a popular holiday for all ages. This specific holiday, as everyone knows, is celebrated by dressing up in costume and going door to door in hopes of receiving a wide variety of candies and chocolates. After knocking, the door opens and children shout "Trick or Treat!". The neighbor then smiles and places the ever so delicious goodies in the different colored pumpkin baskets or bags.
This is the traditional way to celebrate Halloween. However, nowadays, many choose different ways for their children to celebrate this holiday.
Trunk or Treat
"Trunk or Treat" is the new way for parents of young children to take their kids "trick or treating", minus going door to door. Like in the name, children will walk from car to car for treats in the trunks of the vehicles. These events are usually hosted in church parking lots. This is ideal for some parents with younger children because they know the people they are sending their children to and most are parents as well.
Earlier tonight, I attended a local church's meeting on their annual "trunk or treat" event. Exception of myself, everyone seemed to know one another and were very welcoming to my son and I. You can check out my experience from earlier on my Twitter or search #saferhalloween2014. The church I chose to check out today was Grace Community Church in Arlington, TX.
Is it safer?
Some people won't agree, but many choose to attend "trunk or treat" events because they feel it is much safer for their children. Most of the people I spoke with today decided that they would be attending the event like they do every year. Their children ranged from infants to 12-years-old. A few decided against it. I was able to interview one of those parents who decided not to attend and posted the interview to my Twitter.
For the parents that said they felt safer taking their kids "trunk or treating", they explained to me how when doing it this way they can get to know, or already know, the people they are receiving candy from. They say it is less likely that someone tampered with the treats because they all know one another on a personal level.
One of the parents who decided against it, explained how no matter where their family celebrates the holiday, they will check all the candy before any can be consumed. They have a solid point.
For some safety tips on this fun night, before venturing out, be sure to check out these following links:
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Questions?
Questions? Concerns? Have any tips of your own from a past experience? Let me know!
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