Unlike the past couple of years, I was fortunate enough not to get anyone banging on my door demanding food, last night, and I was hoping that this might mean that Halloween in its final death throes, in Australia. Unfortunately, after reading Russell’s comments, I suspect not.
For a society that constantly complains about being annoyed by telemarketers and door-to-door salesman, I can’t quite understand why anyone would encourage children to go cold-calling people. I don’t want strangers knocking on my door at the best of times, and I certainly don’t want their children doing it, too.
Finally:
Fear Of Stranger Danger > Annoying Candy Begging