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How can I make my costume look more believable?

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Have some props that go along with your character and clothing to accentuate it.

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What time would be best for trick or treating?

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Between 6 and 9 PM, when most people are home from work and still up.

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Can a 13-year-old go trick or treating?

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Of course! 13 is definitely not too old to go trick-or-treating. You're still a kid, don't let anyone make you feel funny about it.

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What is the best way to get extra candy?

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Make sure your costume is fantastic (and not too bloody or garish). Definitely say "Trick or Treat," and smile wide. Say thank you like you mean it, too.

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How many houses should I go to?

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As many houses as possible. If your house is close, stop by and drop off any candy that fills more than half of your container (or in the car, if your parents are driving), as people will be less inclined to give you more candy if you already have a lot.

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How can I get better candy?

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Look at what candy every house gives out by waiting for someone else to go in. If you think that candy is to your liking, then go there. If not, don't.

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Who checks their candy before they eat?

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Almost everyone! You should always check your candy. Anything that has a common name/brand is usually fine. Any homemade treats should only be eaten if you know the person who gave them to you very well. Any packages that look open should be thrown away. If you're a child, ask a parent to help you. Just make sure they don't steal too much of your candy!

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What is the best costume to wear to get more candy?

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If you have a sibling or friends who would be willing to do group costumes (Avengers, Harry Potter, etc.) as a theme, this can make a big impact.

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Do you get more candy going by yourself, or with a group?

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Go with one or two other people. By yourself, you may not get as much, but if you go with a larger group, it's harder to give out the candy.

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How can I get more Halloween candy faster?

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If you're willing to take a chance, you could wear a simple black robe and a mask. Trick-or-treat in your neighborhood, then double back after switching out for a different mask for double the candy.

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I'm going with a group of 6, but I'm scared we won't do much trick-or-treating because we'll end up messing around. How can I keep everyone moving?

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Try walking in a line. If they start messing around, tell them that you heard that a certain house has the best candy and you want to get there quick before it’s all gone!

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I live in a small village. Am I likely to get more or less candy?

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Unfortunately, you will most likely get less candy. Try going into a bigger place that is more popular.

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How soon should I start time-wise?

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Start around 6:30 - 7:00. That way people will still be awake, but you won't be so early that people won't be ready for you.

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What do I do if you get a candy I don't like, because maybe houses are giving out different candy?

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This is a great reason to trick or treat with friends. You can trade candies you don't like or are allergic to for something you like, and you both win!

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How can I change a costume and go back to the house I was trick or treating really quickly?

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Wear a second costume under a larger one. Quickly take off the top costume out of sight of the house and then go back again.

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I have two costumes for Halloween. One is a costume that is simple, but I can easily get around. The other is very well put together, but it is hard to move in. Which one should I use?

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You could wear both! Wear the easy to wear one at the start and go around again in the other one. Make sure you aren’t recognized!

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Is it better to go earlier rather than later to get more candy?

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Yes, I would try going earlier (but not too early) so that people still have plenty of candy to give you.

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What can I do if I live in a neighborhood where people don't celebrate Halloween?

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Trick or treat in another neighborhood. Ask some friends how the candy is in their neighborhood, maybe one of them will invite you to come along with them. If you can't find a good neighborhood, buy a big bag of candy at the store!

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I feel bad when I trick people for candy. Is there something easier I can do?

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You can politely ask, "May I have some more?" with a smile, and you might get lucky and get some!

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Should I bring an empty purse for my costume?

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A large purse (one that looks more like a tote) with a wide opening on top would be a great choice, especially if it looks like part of your costume. Just make sure it's big enough to hold as much candy as you want to collect.

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Can I bring a camera or take pictures when I go trick or treating?

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You can, but don't post anyone's pictures (especially kids) on social media unless you have the person's (or parent's, in the case of minors) permission.

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What should I do if I don't have anybody to go trick or treating with?

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Just go alone in a safe area. You may be able to trade candy with friends later.

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My friend and I are going together, we both want to be the same thing. Will this cut back on our candy due to possibly being seen as uncreative?

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There's so many options for costumes, both of you should pick something else so neither of you is upset they didn't get their first choice. If you absolutely must go as the same thing, you should both try to put your own unique spin on the costume.

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Can a 13-year-old and a 12-year-old go trick or treating by themselves in a small neighborhood?

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As long as they are responsible, that should be fine. Most likely there will be adults around anyway, so it's not like they would be totally unsupervised. Of course, it's up to the discretion of the parents.

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What if I go to a door and the people inside say I'm too old?

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Kindly accept this and move on to the next house, but I doubt this will happen. There really aren't rules for trick-or-treating, and most people will just give candy to whoever comes to the door.

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Should I bring extra bags for my candy?

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Yes! This will help you store more candy.

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Would a cat be a suitable costume?

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Yes, but I would dress the costume up with cute makeup if you are older. If you are younger, anything would work.

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What if I want to dress up as something most people don't know? Should I still do it?

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Go for it! Just be prepared to explain your costume a lot, because people will ask about it.

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What if I don't have any friends to go trick or treating with, just my three-year-old sister?

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Go with your sister, it'll be a good memory and you'll get more candy because everyone thinks little kids are cute and deserve to be spoiled.

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How do I know if my costume is too garish or scary?

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Take a selfie of yourself dressed up in it and ask a host of people of different ages for their opinions.

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