Halloween is a celebration of all things spooky, and in the United States, it’s surrounded by a few odd traditions like trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving.

To dress up like Snoopy, start by putting on some Black and White Face Paint. Next, wear the White Footie Pajamas and the Black Animal Tail. Put on the Black Felt and Red Dog Collar. Then wear the Snoopy Headband and Aviator Cap with Goggles.

The phrase is a subtle suggestion that if a treat (like candy) is given, then the child will not perform a “trick” (mischief) on the owner of the house. This popular Halloween custom has its origins in the ancient practices of “souling” and “guising.” The term “trick or treat” first appeared in print in 1927 in Canada.

The custom of trick-or-treating on Halloween may come from the belief that supernatural beings, or the souls of the dead, roamed the earth at this time and needed to be appeased. It may otherwise have originated in a Celtic festival, held on 31 October–1 November, to mark the beginning of winter.

Back in the 1950s and 1960s, kids could expect to get nuts, coins, or toys from certain houses, and if they did get a sweet treat, it was typically a home-baked good. But as trick-or-treating grew in popularity, the economic and ease factors of candy began to make it the more popular giveaway.

: a Halloween practice in which children wearing costumes go from door to door in a neighborhood saying “trick or treat” when a door is opened to ask for treats with the implied threat of playing tricks on those who refuse …

Respondents also told us how many pieces of candy is acceptable for a trick-or-treater to take from each home. The nationwide average is just about 3 candies (2.9 to be exact). Men, however, think it’s acceptable to take slightly more (3.2, versus 2.8 according to women).

Open the door with a smile and the candy bowl ready. You can say something like “Happy Halloween!” or “Wow, look at your costumes!”, or simply smile and hold out your candy bowl.

Strictly provide individual candies by handing out candy kits, individually wrapped candy bars or homemade candy in separate baggies. Leave candy at the end of your driveway for trick-or-treaters to grab. Leave candy on your porch, and stay behind a storm/glass door if you want to wave to trick-or-treaters.

Social Distancing Trick-Or-Treat Table Setup. If you’re looking for an alternative trick or treating set up, set up a table. A treat table in your front yard or driveway is a great option. Each house in the neighborhood can decorate their table and children can go from table to table collecting their treats.

Despite the inherent question of the phrase, “trick or treat,” the socially accepted response is to give the person candy. There’s no official verbal response to it, though most reply with some variant of, “Happy Halloween,” or a compliment if you like the person’s costume.