I was told that Halloween was originally an Irish custom that ended up in America, then back to Britain? I can;t be botehred to look it up to verify, however.[citation needed]
Never been allowed, because of what BM said, my parents think, asking strangers for free cash basically, though I do enjoy the costumes and everything (not that I have ever done anything realting to it, unfortunately). Non-scary fairy costumes or whatever piss me off though.
I do agree with BM in that sense. OANST says just leave the porch light off, but not everyone might have one and they knock anyway. And in some places, the older pricks (especially if they know you're in) just egg and silly string your house if you don't relent money/cndy to them. So I kinda disagree with what OANST saying you have the choice whether to or not, it's either give them that or clear up mess to your house (I'm sure also worse damage than eggs in possible). And general possible dodgy bastards wandering around with BB guns or whatever. Not a day and age where children under 16 could do this safely (though this again depends on the area).
Some kids at your door are nice and cute, others are selfish twats, and you can't really discriminate against some and not others exactly. Rather difficult.
But due to moving house, haven't had trick or treaters for two years. Presumably due to structure of area/gates etc.
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