Treats, not tricks for Halloween
Posted Oct 28, 2011 02:52:11 AM.
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Razor blades in apples may be an old wives’ tale, but Halloween is definitely a holiday that comes with its shares of tricks, as well as treats.
With that in mind, Health & Safety Watch has some suggestions on how to make sure your All Hallow’s Eve is a spooky success.
Costumes:
While everyone wants to have the best, most original costume on the block, it’s important to make sure they are easy to see out of and be seen in. Wear makeup and hats rather than masks that can obscure your vision and add strips of reflective tape so that you’ll be more visible in the dark. And stay away from candles, especially if your costume has long, trailing elements.
Trick or Treating:
It may be Halloween, but the rules of the road still apply: children should walk on sidewalks and never cut across yards or driveways. They should also obey all traffic signals and remain in designated crosswalks when crossing the street. Both kids and parents should carry a flashlight to see and be seen, and only visit houses that are well lit. If the lights aren’t on, they probably give out raisins anyway.
Candy:
With the smorgasbord of candy available, it’s a good idea for trick-or-treaters to eat a snack before heading out, so they won’t be tempted to nibble on treats that haven’t been inspected by parents. It’s probably a good idea for parents to eat something at home as well, so they won’t be as tempted to steal their own treats out of the goodie bags. Parents of very young children should get rid of any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys and throw away anything that looks suspicious.
