Trick-or-treating- Halloween night in costume, has been a tradition in the United States and other countries for more than a century. Its origins remain unclear, but traces can be identified in ancient Celtic festivals, early Roman Catholic holidays, medieval practices—and even British politics.
In later centuries, people began dressing as ghosts, demons, and other evil-minded creatures, performing pranks in exchange for food and drink. This custom, known as mumming, dates back to the Middle Ages
During some Celtic celebrations of *Samhain villagers disguised themselves in costumes made of animal skins to drive away phantom visitors; banquet tables were prepared, and food was left out to soothe unwelcome spirits.
Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic holiday of *Samhain over the centuries, Halloween transitioned from a pagan ritual to a day of parties, costumes, jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating for kids and adults.
Although it’s unknown precisely where and when the phrase “trick or treat” was actualized, the custom had been firmly established in American popular culture by 1951, when trick-or-treating was portrayed in the Peanuts comic strip. In 1952, Disney produced a cartoon called “Trick or Treat” featuring Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie.
In the early ‘50s, a brave trick-or-treater could expect treats like: fruit, baked goods, small toys, nuts, and even coins.
As trick-or-treating became more widespread across America, candy also became the preferred treat for practical reasons; after all, if you have a lot of children coming to your door, a wrapped bag of candy is the easy go to snack right?
Now Halloween and candy seem ideally linked, like waffles and syrup, or Salt N Pepper. Did you know- Americans buy 600 million pounds of candy during the holidays every year.
The Huffington Post points out that this translates to approximately 16 billion- fun-size Snickers bars.
Traditional candy, like snickers- butterfingers .. is considered refined sugar.
Refined sugar is not adding value to our health, where natural sugars can add value, according to science today.
Refined sugar has been proven to lower one’s natural immune response, weakening our body to fight off infections & viruses.
Natural sugars are found in foods- like fruit.. rich in fiber, other health-promoting nutrients and compounds, making them more beneficial than refined sugars.
When kids consume to much refined sugar, it can weaken their immune systems, leaving them open for infections & viruses.
So, what’s the alternative?
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Some thoughts and ideas:
Try a Family talent show at home; Get everyone involved and make it fun for the whole family. This could start a whole new tradition and get the kids excited to learn something new. Award the winner with something exciting. This doesn’t have to be food or candy; it could be a toy they have been hoping for or some special fun planned just for them; like a bike ride or family trip.
If you want to have treats available for kids stopping by, consider healthier choices than traditional candy: Many stores have organic types of hand wrapped treats that are healthier than traditional candy.
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Creating New- fun traditions sounds like a lot more fun than walking the streets, in the cold with the kids, exposing them to harmful candy, for the most part, that will not add value to their health … Think about it- It’sTime for a change.
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