Did you know Halloween is the one of the oldest holidays still celebrated today?  It's also one of the most popular holidays, second only to Christmas. Millions of people celebrate Halloween each year by dressing up and going out to parties and trick-or-treating.  Check out these simple tips for trick-or-treating and you'll have a great time roaming about on Halloween night!

Trick-or-Treating Tips

* Hem your costumes so you don't trip and fall.
* Apply reflective tape to your Halloween costumes.
* Wear comfortable, practical shoes.
* Double tie your shoelaces so you don't trip.
* Keep your costume and wig away from candles.
* Plan your route ahead of time.
* Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
* Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.
* Take along money for a phone call.
* Wear identification that's easy to read.
* Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.
* Follow a curfew and take a watch with a backlight.
* Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.
* Walk. No running.
* Don't trample through flower beds and gardens.
* Watch out for open flames in jack-o-Lanterns.
* Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
* Only visit well lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses.
* Don't enter any houses unless you know the people.
* Carry a spare Halloween bag, in case yours breaks or you fill your original one.
* Don't approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
* Don't cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
* Follow traffic signals and don't jaywalk.
* Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
* Review the "stop, drop and roll" procedure in case your costume catches on fire.
* Never accept rides from strangers.
* Respect other people and their property.
* Be polite and say "thank you."
* Don't eat any candy until it's inspected for tampering under bright lights.
* Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.
* Small children should not be allowed hard candy they may choke on.
* Report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or the police.

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