Halloween Tricks

by LDS Living Staff

Try these "tricks" to spice up trick-or-treating this year!

Trick-or-treating usually just involves treating. Here are a few fun "tricks" your kids can offer for their candy!

Carol with Halloween songs as you walk up to the doors (go to squidoo.com or dltk-holidays.com find new lyrics to classic tunes).
Teach your kids the dance to the "Thriller" chorus so they can perform it at the door; you can get a copy of the song to play on your phone.
Ask the homeowner if there's a quick one-minute chore the kids can do, such as take out the garbage on their way out.
Give your children cards with simple Halloween trivia on them. Ask the person who answers the door a question related to the trivia, and then read the answer. Ideas include: "What words does Halloween come from?" (All Hallows Eve) "Why did people start carving pumpkins?" (To scare away ghosts) "What were the first jack-o-lanterns made of?" (Turnips)

The best way to do some of these is to ask first if you can perform the trick; most people will be more than happy to receive them.

Whether or not your kids think it's a good idea to "trick" (or do it at every house), it's a fun way to add some thrill to Halloween night!

LDS Living, Inc. October 2009.

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