Many early pranks involved “buggies.” Teenaged boys would sneakily take a buggy apart, piece by piece, only to reassemble it in unusual places, like churches, schools, or “rooftops.” Another popular ...

"Give us candy, give us cake, give us something sweet to take. Give us cookies, fruit and gum, hurry up and give us some. You had better do it quick or we'll surely play a trick." That quote is from ...

Today, Halloween is one of the biggest sugar-filled days of the year, filled with costumes and treats. But to get that candy in the first place, there’s something kids must say first: “Trick or Treat.

Beggars’ Night is over in the Des Moines metro. How did the nearly 90-year tradition come to be, and what does its end mean for metro families?

Imagine Halloween never had the looming dread of school or work the next day. With Oct. 31 falling on a Friday this year, that's not a problem. But since Halloween often falls on a weekday, the ...

When does trick-or-treating start on Halloween? And is there an age limit? Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated on Oct. 31, most notably with kids going from door to door in costumes and asking ...

Millions of children and homeowners will soon be engaging an ancient and bizarre ritual. Children, dressed in fantastic costumes, will besiege homes and demand free candy. Residents will typically ...

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Hundreds of trick-or-treaters take part in the annual Downtown Kennewick Halloween Boo Bash. Business owners open their doors and hand out treats to the crowds that line up on Kennewick Avenue. Bob ...