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You say Trick or treat because it is a tradition on Halloween. It is a challenge to the candy giver-- give candy or I'll do a trick on you. Over time, the idea of playing a trick was lost and forgotten... even though we still use the saying, "Trick! or Treat!"
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause when you go to a persons house for candy you're demanding a treat "or else" you'll trick them. It was something that started a long time ago involving people presumed to be witches, demons, and monsters or who pretended to be them. It was a way for them to "scare" people into getting what they wanted. Now it's a mainstream dress up tradition where mostly kids dress up, say those words, and get candy. Wash, rinse, repeat.
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∙ 10y agoThe phrase 'Trick or Treat' originates in North America, but is now commonly heard all over the world. It is a variation on many other Halloween traditions such as guising which originates in Scotland. Guising consists of children performing a small entertainment act such as singing or dancing before being given candy. After the tradition was brought to America by immigrants the small act was slowly lost and the words trick or treat used.
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∙ 8y agoIts an American term. From about 1845 people would go from house to house in some American areas seeking (begging ) food and or money if they were given some they would wish the householder well, if not they would cause all sorts of mischief In the very early 1950s the the giving of candy (sweets and chocolates) started and if the house holder refused an offering then the mischief (the tricks) would start
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∙ 12y agobecause its fun for children to go to people houses an Church's
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∙ 13y agoBecause you have the choice to treat people and give out candy, or trick people by hiding your identitiy. So somehow it turned into trick or treat.
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What day do they trick or treat?
Trick or treat (Halloween) is on October 31.
What is another word for trick or treat?
Halloween.
What do people say at Halloween that would be inapproapriate to hear at Christmas?
Family Fued: Trick or treat boo Happy Halloween
What international charity collects money on halloween?
UNICEF is the international charity that collects money on Halloween. This tradition dates back to 1950 when Trick or Treat for UNICEF began.
Where is the best place to Trick or Treat for Halloween?
The best place to trick or treat for Halloween is in your neighborhood and local retail stores. Check in your community to see when trick or treating is for your neighborhood.
What is anothere word for trick or treat?
Halloween
What is the best thing to do on Halloween?
Trick or treat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why do you do trick or treating on Halloween?
for fun
How do they celebrate Halloween in Scotland?
Halloween in Scotland is just the same as Halloween in any other country. Children dress up in costumes and trick or treat for sweets. Halloween parties are also very popular as it can be extremely cold in a Scottish October!
What do you say on Halloween to get lollies?
Trick or treat Einstein
Which festival do chilldren trick others and get treat?
Halloween
What night is Halloween trick or treat on?
you trick or treat on October 31st every year you want. HOWEVER, in Nevada it is on the 30th due to the fact that the states birthday is on the 31st, and due to the increase of drunk drivers on that day (a state holiday) trick or treating is moved IN NEVADA ONLY to the 30th.
