The Do’s and Dont’s Of Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Tonight is the night, y’all. The epic night where the cutest of children hide beneath witch masks and goblin makeup collecting candy, trinkets, and all sorts of collections to fill their bags.
But this year is not the time to be a Scrooge (that’s for Christmas!). Sure, the ding-dongs of the doorbell can be annoying, but here are some things to get us all through so we can come home at a decent hour — candy in tow.
Be Nice.
No one is forcing us to give candy. We do it because it’s fun and your neighbors want to see everyone have a great time. A little “thank you” before grabbing a handful of candy goes a long way when you’re schlepping the streets.
Don’t Be Greedy.
Turn it into a lesson for your little ones! It can be a real “sharing is caring” message if you teach them early to not grab more than they need. Funny how parents can turn anything into a lesson, huh?
Express Yourself Authentically!
Whether you’re a power ranger, a witch, or something funny (like Jennifer Garner), make sure the character is something that a) you truly think is fabulous, and b) you’re proud to show off.
Extra tip: “Do it yourself” projects are great for kids because it gives them an extra something to be proud of.
Respect Everyone Else.
First come, first served (another important lesson). There are plenty of houses to go by, so make sure you play nice with your neighbors.
Be Collaborative
We all have that neighbor who goes IN on Halloween, which is great. But remember: you’re going to see these people all year round. So make sure you don’t feel competitive or try and out-do someone. It’s Halloween — not the Olympics.
Don’t Be Too Scary For the Little Ones.
We love a good scream, we all know that tonight is the night traumatic memories are born (for the young ones). It’s fun to yell “Boo!” and to scare folks, but there’s a fine line between playful scary and legit downright Hell-ish scary.