Spooktacular Halloween 2022 Trick-or-Treat Tips

Kids dressed in spooky Halloween costumes and grabbing candy from a bowl

Arabnews24.ca:Sunday 30 October 2022 06:06 PM: Halloween is one of Canada’s most anticipated holidays. Occurring every year on October 31, kids, adults and even the family pets look forward to celebrating Halloween. This year Halloween 2022 will occur on Monday, October 31. As a newcomer, Halloween and all the traditions that come along with it might seem overwhelming. This is especially true if you arrived from a country that does not celebrate Halloween. Not to worry! In this article, you will learn what the event, common traditions, and costumes you can expect to see for Halloween 2022.

What is Halloween?

Halloween is the day that is widely associated with scary props and silly costumes. Halloween was first celebrated by the ancient celts living in Ireland almost 2,000 years ago. Since then, Halloween has evolved to become the holiday we know and love today.

The ancient Celts believed that October 31 was the only time of year when spirits from the underworld could enter the world of the living. These spirits were believed to be unfriendly to human beings and could bring the living back to the underworld. Because of this, people started dressing as spirits on the night of October 31 so that returning spirits won’t bring them any harm.

Around the late 1800s, immigrants brought Halloween to Canada. And over time, people started wearing funnier and less scary costumes for Halloween. Now, Halloween is viewed as a day to gather with family and friends and overall, have a great time. It has become an iconic holiday that Canada and many countries around the world celebrate. However, some things make Halloween unique and set it apart from other holidays. Let’s take a look at the most popular Halloween traditions to get a better understanding of what Halloween is like in Canada.

Trick-or-Treating for Halloween 2022

Halloween in Canada can never be complete without trick-or-treating. And with no public health restrictions this year, everyone can enjoy trick-or-treating, dressing up, and spreading creepy delight in neighbourhoods all across Canada.

But wait…what is trick-or-treating? Trick-or-treating is a common tradition that starts around evening time on Halloween and usually continues until around 8:30 pm. During this time, children go door to door in their neighbourhood, wearing Halloween costumes and carrying baskets, hoping to receive treats. If a neighbour opens their door, the children yell, “Trick-or-Treat!”, and the neighbour gives each child a piece of candy.

Children trick-or-treating in Halloween 2022 costumes.
Children yell “Trick-or-Treat” in Halloween costumes and hope to receive treats!

Adults take this time to gather with friends and family and hand out candy to passing children. Some even like to dress up in costumes or set up scary props near the front door to give children a little fright before handing out candy.

If you’re passing out candy, you can fill a large bowl to hand out to any trick-or-treaters that come to your door. And a trip to the grocery store or even the dollar store is a good spot for you to pick up some affordable treats. But remember, to only give out candy that is in sealed packages. For hygiene and safety, it’s best to avoid giving out homemade or loose candy. Parents typically don’t let their children eat any candy that is not safely packaged. You should also inspect the treats that your child gets before you let them eat any, just to be on the safe side.

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Home Decorations for Halloween 2022

It is impossible to miss Halloween in Canada. About a week before October 31, people start decorating the front of their homes. By the time Halloween comes around, decorations are a common sight in many neighbourhoods. For Halloween 2022 decor ideas for your home and yard, stores like Canadian Tire can help you create a spooky mood for your haunted house.

Jack o’ lanterns are one of the most iconic Halloween decorations. You also don’t need to buy them from a shop because they are very easy to make at home! A jack o’ lantern is a hollowed-out root vegetable, usually a pumpkin, that you can place a candle inside. People like to carve faces on the pumpkin to make it look scary or funny.

During the night, when the candle is lit inside the pumpkin, the jack o’ lantern will be just what it sounds like, a lantern. If you carve a face into the pumpkin, candlelight will go through the carvings, making a really cool effect. If you don’t want to go out and buy Halloween decorations, jack o’ lanterns are a great way to show your holiday spirit.

Common Halloween decor can be anything that looks spooky. Witches, ghosts, and skeletons are common decorations that you’ll see in people’s front yards.

Halloween Costumes for 2022

While you can always expect to see children dressing up in spooky costumes, which is a classic choice, other costumes are downright cute and adorable. Superheroes, princesses, animals, there is no limit to creative Halloween costume ideas.

Babies, children, adults, and even the family pets look forward to Halloween!

Whether you choose to buy a costume, or get creative and make one with supplies from your local “dollar” store, there are plenty of ideas to consider. But, also keep your child’s safety in mind.

Halloween Safety Tips

While kids of all ages love to dress up on Halloween night, it’s important to remember both costume and traffic safety tips for an extra safe Halloween:

Costume Safety Tips:

Ensure all costumes. wigs, and accessories are fire-resistantAdd reflective tape to costumes and bags so children are visible after darkUse makeup over masks so that children have greater visibility.

Traffic Safety Tips During Trick-or-Treating Hours:

Watch for children walking on roadwaysEnter and exit driveways and alleys carefullyWatch for children in dark clothingAvoid driving on Halloween if you are a new or inexperienced driver.

With this information in mind, you’re ready to experience a Spooktacular Halloween 2022 in Canada!

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