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2024 - 10 - 31

Trick-or-Treat Like You Mean It: Halloween Shenanigans Across Canada!

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From spooky school fundraisers to royal White House events - Halloween 2023 is brewing up some serious fun!

As the leaves turn to gold and the nights grow longer, Halloween is fast approaching, and communities across Canada are gearing up to celebrate. This year, Midale Central School has decided to add a generous twist to their traditional Trick-or-Treat festivities. Instead of just asking for candy, they are hosting a 'Trick or Treat for Hunger' campaign, encouraging students and families to bring food donations to help those in need. Talk about spooktacular generosity!

Meanwhile, down south at the White House, President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, welcomed approximately 8,000 guests for their final Halloween trick-or-treating event. Dressed as a giant panda, Jill brought a playful spirit to the occasion, while Joe was seen engaging in some light-hearted antics, even playfully biting a couple of babies in costumes. It’s not every day you get to see the Commander in Chief embracing the Halloween spirit so freely!

But it’s not just about candy and ghouls this Halloween season; communities are coming together to celebrate in their own unique ways. AVENS is celebrating with its annual Trick or Treat Haunted Doll House event. Amateurs and professionals dressed as seniors hand out goodies, ensuring that even the scariest houses have a welcoming touch. Kids of all ages are invited to come in costume and experience the thrills and chills of the haunted festivities.

The enthusiasm doesn’t stop there, as Calgary’s police, firefighters, and EMS are on patrol, ensuring safety amid the Halloween fun. As costumes are donned and candy collected, these local heroes will be keeping an eye on festivities to make sure all the little pumpkins can enjoy a safe and happy Halloween.

Did you know that Halloween is thought to be a mix of ancient Celtic beliefs and later Christian traditions? The harvest season's end led to the belief that spirits roamed—hence the costumes and trick-or-treating to ward off the unwanted! On the flip side, the White House Halloween festivities date back to 1958, with edible treats being shared at the executive mansion.

And just like that, as we reflect on the joy of costume-clad revelers and candy-filled bags, let’s appreciate how Halloween continues to foster generosity and community spirit across borders—whether it’s candy for kids or food for those in need! Get ready to unleash your spooky side while spreading kindness this Halloween!

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