Trick-or-treating is a traditional Halloween custom for children and adults in some countries. During the evening of Halloween, on October 31, people in costumes travel from house to house, asking for …

Today Halloween—with its enduring custom of trick-or-treating—is one of the most popular holidays in the United States, far removed from its ancient and often dangerous origins.

Oct 24, 2023 · When you think about it, trick-or-treating is kind of a weird thing. Where did it come from, anyway? Halloween’s origins go back 2,000 years, to the Celtic holiday of Samhain, which marked...

Nov 25, 2025 · Trick-or-treating is a quintessential part of Halloween celebrations, allowing children to wear costumes and go from door to door in search of treats. For a fun and respectful experience, it's …

Aug 4, 2022 · Have you ever wondered why we say 'trick or treat' when the time comes to collect candy on Halloween? Discover the history and meaning behind this popular phrase.

Oct 3, 2019 · Trick-or-treating—setting off on Halloween night in costume and ringing doorbells to demand treats—has been a tradition in the United States and other countries for more than a century.

Aug 2, 2024 · But how did the Halloween trick-or-treating tradition begin? And why do we say, "Trick or treat!"? The answers to all of your burning trick-or-treat questions are right here.

Two children hold their baskets as they trick-or-treat. The tradition of trick-or-treating is a staple of the Halloween holiday. Every year on October 31, adults listen for the sound of...

A number of Halloween practices come from the ancient Celtic tradition of Samhain combined with later Christian influence. The term 'trick-or-treat' though remains mysterious. Read on for more on the …

Oct 21, 2025 · Every year on Halloween, kids, accompanied by their parents, turn out in droves to canvass the neighborhoods for goodies. It’s the trick-or-treating tradition that no kid can do without! …