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To sit in the dark and pretend I am not in!

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Iam64 Tue 31-Oct-17 20:04:56

Same here - I kept the front of the house dark, no lanterns or halloween ornaments. None of the scores of children walking our area in full costume knocked at my door. I took my flighty young dog out - he was alarmed by the witches, wizards, ghouls and ghosts we met

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ginny Tue 31-Oct-17 20:02:50

Not keen on it myself. The children around here are very good. They only call at houses that display lanterns or decorations. Remember, it’s your front door. You don’t have to open it to anyone unless you want to.

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Flaxseed Tue 31-Oct-17 19:56:48

.......The main reason being is that I forgot to buy any sweets for the 'Trick or Treaters'

But if I'm really honest - I also hate the whole concept of kids knocking on doors collecting sweets.

When DD's were little we used to go to a friend's house. There were always about 8 children who excitedly dressed up, eat burgers/hot dogs and played games.
'Trick or Treating' was confined to her cul de sac where most of the neighbour's encouraged it and we respected anyone who did not display any sign of wanting to participate.
We split the parents up into those-who-took-the-kids-out and those-who-cooked-tea

I always chose the latter group!

Am I just being miserable or do others agree?!!

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