While the tradition of going door to door "begging" for sweets and coins originated in Ireland and Scotland, the phrase "trick or treat" is purely American. The practice of "trick or treating" became popular in the 1950s, and it was during this time that the phrase became common. The implication is that is that "trick or treaters" will return to pull a prank if you don't give them a treat now.
Another word for "trick" in the phrase "trick or treat" is "prank." The phrase traditionally represents the choice between performing a playful prank or receiving a treat, usually during Halloween. The concept emphasizes the playful, mischievous spirit of the holiday.
the phrase trick or treat has an American origin because on Halloween people often give candy (treats) or lay pranks on each other (trick).
The phrase "Trick or Treat" in French is spelled "Des bonbons ou un sort."
If you did not hav a trick they will NOT giv you candy.
No, it isn't one word, but is acceptable as either trick or treat or trick-or-treat.
Trick or Treating means, if you don't give me a treat then i will trick you..............
TRICK OR TREAT, mon
They wouldn't say anything if u wern't at home because trick or treat means they want candy obn Halloween but if a random person comes up to u and says trick or treat u can do nothing or give the person candy or u can SAY sorry i don't have candy!
The real question is when was trick taken out. The word trick of trick or treat has always been there but when people got more used to handing out candy and everyone got a piece then people forgot to say trick and kids would be unprepared for the few that did. Really now people should say Treat!
Bewitched - 1964 To Trick-Or-Treat or Not to Trick-Or-Treat 6-7 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Trick or treat (Halloween) is on October 31.
knock on someones door and say trick or treat