The fun tradition of Trick-or-Treating has origins dating back 2,000 years, with Celtic traditions merging with Christianity’s All Soul’s Day, and then again with United Kingdom’s Guy Fawkes Night. And as all good American traditions often are, a melting pot of these histories have come together in an excitement for all ages.
According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday in 2024 is expected to reach $11.6 billion in spending across the United States, with many Americans making purchases well before October.
These days, the art of trick-or-treating isn’t held back just for Oct. 31. Thankfully, plenty of area locations are hosting their own events, such as festivals and the new trend of “trunk-or-treats,” where participants can decorate a vehicle and congregate in a lot.
Not only do children have access to plenty of candy pick-up spots, but parents can keep an eye on them, too.
In an interest to offer a safe event for the community, the Penn State Abington Campus will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 13, rain or shine. Slated for 3 to 5 p.m., the event is open to the public. It will be held in the campus Athletic Building parking lot.
Anyone 18 or under must be accompanied by an adult to attend the event. The Trunk-or-Treat is sponsored by Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters.
