The wife said we had an even dozen tricksters by tonight. They were all middle school age or older. Good kids, having fun, and wearing costumes on a cold night. Oh how things have changed since I was a kid. It was a continuous line of kids going from house to house. You had best be home handing out the goodies or you were slated to be soaped or TP'd. Now a dozen kids walking my dark block that had maybe five porchlights on. A sad turn of events.
Instead of roaming the streets, trunk or treat sites have become popular here.
I just brought up my local online city news and there were 15 sites, mostly Churches, over the last four days handing out candy at their establishments.
It's likely more safe for the kids, the lazy ass parents don't have to roam the city with their children, and the establishments bring citizen awareness to their place and kind gesture. I see the good in it but sure miss the way the holiday was once celebrated.