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JamesG · 10-23-2009, 01:02 AM

I have noticed, at least where I am, a drastic decline in Trick r' Treaters coming around on Halloween.

During the 1990s our door was always ringing non-stop.

By the early 2000s is when it started to get a bit slower. Now our door mostly rang non-stop during the evening.

Mid-2000s is when only the locals from the neighborhood were coming.

Last year there was not ONE Trick r' Treater. Nobody.

I'm curious to see if it is just me or is anyone else noticing a decline among Trick r' Treaters as well.

catlover79 · 10-23-2009, 01:03 AM

Yeah, we still get quite a few in our area.

JamesG · 10-23-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Yeah, we still get quite a few in our area.

I get the feel where I am that now people are taking their kids to businesses; be it retail, banks, offices, schools...

We've asked around locally here and everyone says nobody comes to the houses anymore; the most I have heard one person get is 5 within the last couple of years.

catlover79 · 10-23-2009, 01:17 AM

Yeah, a lot of places like churches and offices have Halloween alternative parties, where the kids can dress up, play games and get candy and prizes. Our church does. It's always fun whenever Halloween is actually on a Sunday - the kids can go to our afternoon party first and then go trick or treating that evening.

Ahhhh - to be a kid again.

JamesG · 10-23-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Yeah, a lot of places like churches and offices have Halloween alternative parties, where the kids can dress up, play games and get candy and prizes. Our church does. It's always fun whenever Halloween is actually on a Sunday - the kids can go to our afternoon party first and then go trick or treating that evening.

Ahhhh - to be a kid again.

I always like it when it falls on a Saturday (like this year). Means double the parties on Friday and Saturday night. NYC has lots of events.

comedyfreak · 10-23-2009, 03:30 AM

I got very few last year I was stuck with all this candy, it didn't take long to eat all of it and I may not buy much this year. I may go to a party this year.

sara · 10-23-2009, 04:12 AM

We don't get that many anymore. My dad usually gets alot though, he tends to go all out with decorating his house. Since it's on a Saturday this year he'll probably spend less time on it. It depends on when Michigan State plays.

phoebe7165 · 10-23-2009, 04:20 AM

I usually get about 40-50 a year. This year with Halloween falling on a Sat., I anticipate double that, even though there are a few things going on in the area. Plus the fact that I decorate my house really well, that you can't help but come by. It's sad that in this day and age, going trick or treating isn't like it used to be. You never know what kind of people you're dealing with going door to door.

treky · 10-23-2009, 04:48 AM

we hardly ever get any. Maybe one every once in a while.

Vito · 10-23-2009, 07:33 AM

I stopped giving out Halloween candy a few years ago. Most of the trick-or-treaters are teenagers from the "bad" part of town, and they're the likely cause of the vandalism, graffiti, and thievery that hits my neighborhood every Halloween night.

This year I will give some kind of Halloween treat to my next-door-neighbor's little daughter, probably a gift card. Otherwise, bah humbug!

Tweety · 10-23-2009, 08:05 AM

There's definitely been a marked decline in the number of door-to-door trick or treaters in recent years. The little ones usually come around in the late afternoon, before it gets dark, and of course their parents walk around with them.

After it gets dark, we'll usually get a few sets of kids in the Middle School age range...and a few high schoolers as well. Seems like a lot of times, kids stop trick or treating once they get to high school, but there's always some groups of seniors who go out that one last time with their friends.

We live in a nice neighborhood, and around here, people who have treats available turn their outside lights on at night... the kids are supposed to know to go only to the homes with outside lights on, although it seems to me that a lot of kids ignore that and go to the "dark" homes as well, which probably doesn't make those homeowners happy.

The trend is more and more toward local churches having parties for the kids, letting them dress up, and having candy and games at the church.

Also, parents are encouraged to bring their kids to the mall here in town, and the stores there will have treats to pass out. The kids can dress up and go from store to store.

Safety, of course, is a big concern, which is what led to churches taking these actions and shopping malls opening themselves up as a safe place for kids to gather.

Courtnee · 10-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Definitely not as many as we used to get, but we have some.

MickeyMac · 10-23-2009, 11:17 AM

Cant say, I havent been home for the last few Halloweens. In my mothers neighborhood she gets lots of them. I should know since every year I get drafted into passing out candy, and I dont even live there.

MrCleveland · 10-23-2009, 02:36 PM

We don't get much since we live on a dead-end street and there's 15 houses on the street.

PlayOn · 10-23-2009, 03:25 PM

We get a few. Not a lot. Like Phoebe said: you never know who's behind that door, so kids are probably at safer events or trick or treating at houses/neighborhoods they know.

10-23-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Do You Still Get Many Trick r' Treaters Coming To Your Door? I have noticed, at least where I am, a drastic decline in Trick r' Treaters coming around on Halloween. During the 1990s our door was always ringing non-stop. By the early 2000s is when it started to get a bit slower. Now our door mostly rang non-stop during the evening. Mid-2000s is when only the locals from the neighborhood were coming. Last year there was not ONE Trick r' Treater. Nobody. I'm curious to see if it is just me or is anyone else noticing a decline among Trick r' Treaters as well.

10-23-2009, 01:03 AM	#2
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10-23-2009, 03:30 AM	#6
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10-23-2009, 04:12 AM	#7
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	We don't get that many anymore. My dad usually gets alot though, he tends to go all out with decorating his house. Since it's on a Saturday this year he'll probably spend less time on it. It depends on when Michigan State plays.
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10-23-2009, 04:20 AM	#8
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	I usually get about 40-50 a year. This year with Halloween falling on a Sat., I anticipate double that, even though there are a few things going on in the area. Plus the fact that I decorate my house really well, that you can't help but come by. It's sad that in this day and age, going trick or treating isn't like it used to be. You never know what kind of people you're dealing with going door to door.
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10-23-2009, 01:17 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Yeah, a lot of places like churches and offices have Halloween alternative parties, where the kids can dress up, play games and get candy and prizes. Our church does. It's always fun whenever Halloween is actually on a Sunday - the kids can go to our afternoon party first and then go trick or treating that evening. Ahhhh - to be a kid again.

10-23-2009, 04:48 AM	#9
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10-23-2009, 07:33 AM	#10
Vito Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: California Posts: 635	I stopped giving out Halloween candy a few years ago. Most of the trick-or-treaters are teenagers from the "bad" part of town, and they're the likely cause of the vandalism, graffiti, and thievery that hits my neighborhood every Halloween night. This year I will give some kind of Halloween treat to my next-door-neighbor's little daughter, probably a gift card. Otherwise, bah humbug!

10-23-2009, 08:05 AM	#11
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	There's definitely been a marked decline in the number of door-to-door trick or treaters in recent years. The little ones usually come around in the late afternoon, before it gets dark, and of course their parents walk around with them. After it gets dark, we'll usually get a few sets of kids in the Middle School age range...and a few high schoolers as well. Seems like a lot of times, kids stop trick or treating once they get to high school, but there's always some groups of seniors who go out that one last time with their friends. We live in a nice neighborhood, and around here, people who have treats available turn their outside lights on at night... the kids are supposed to know to go only to the homes with outside lights on, although it seems to me that a lot of kids ignore that and go to the "dark" homes as well, which probably doesn't make those homeowners happy. The trend is more and more toward local churches having parties for the kids, letting them dress up, and having candy and games at the church. Also, parents are encouraged to bring their kids to the mall here in town, and the stores there will have treats to pass out. The kids can dress up and go from store to store. Safety, of course, is a big concern, which is what led to churches taking these actions and shopping malls opening themselves up as a safe place for kids to gather.
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10-23-2009, 09:34 AM	#12
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	Definitely not as many as we used to get, but we have some.
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10-23-2009, 11:17 AM	#13
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Cant say, I havent been home for the last few Halloweens. In my mothers neighborhood she gets lots of them. I should know since every year I get drafted into passing out candy, and I dont even live there.

10-23-2009, 02:36 PM	#14
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10-23-2009, 03:25 PM	#15
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	We get a few. Not a lot. Like Phoebe said: you never know who's behind that door, so kids are probably at safer events or trick or treating at houses/neighborhoods they know.
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