Serious question, I have no idea. Is there an established tradition, sequence of events, rule?
I just asked some kids, and they said they’d come later and secretly do some trick on me, but they didn’t seem too sure about it either.
This in Europe btw.
I’ve tried it with younger kids 8-10 and older kids (11-13). When I said “Ok I’ll take the trick then.” they just stand there with a confused look on their face. Even if I explain that I don’t want to give you candy, so go ahead and trick me, I’ve only had one kid who said “What’s that? and pointed over my shoulder.” The others continued to stand there confused or started to walk away.
Nice. Too many kids have to be prompted to even use the incantation “trick or treat” much less pay attention to the words
Someone has to teach those little gangstas how extortion is done.
Well at least you tried…