We still like Halloween! We had several bunches of trick-or-treaters last night - not a ton, but it was cold and drizzly. EVERYONE who came was polite, said "trick-or-treat" with no prompting from me, and said "thank you!" when they took the candy. We also let trick-or-treaters pet the bunny if I'm holding her before the come to the door, and when that happens, I sometimes have to remind the kids to take candy, too! Some of the kids that I know well from the neighborhood came when the bunny was loose on the porch, and "spooked" her when they opened the door, they dragged their friends to the side and showed them where the bunny's safe spot was, but didn't try to pet her, as they know that's her special spot when she's nervous. Even the last kids who came, well after the others, so I wasn't expecting them, after they said "trick-or-treat" said "We saw your bunny, she's so cute!" in an awed tone.

I think whether Halloween is enjoyable or not depends more on the neighborhood, and the children's parents, than anything. All our trick-or-treaters even were good enough to not bother the elderly people next door, whom I knew didn't have candy, anyway. And, by the way, I do live in what my hometown refers to as "the city."

I'm sorry some of you had bad experiences, I really am, but that is NOT universal!