Halloween etiquette

I'm sitting here typing this between regularly answering the front door to trick or treaters.

I mustn't grumble as I've decorated the porch with skeletons, ghost and ghouls making it clear I'm happy to answer the door to the pesky little tykes. In fact all the kids so far have been fantastic, most of the vampires and goblins wishing me a great night rather than threatening me with flour and eggs. The only danger I have been in is of running out of goodies.

But obviously not every one is so keen on having to answer the door 20 times in the space of 2 hours. For alot of people Hallowed Eve is one of the nights that they dread. Fortunately, we seem to be lucky with the kids and teens we have round here with everyone entering into the correct spirit of things.

But we should try and make clear to friends and neighbours that unless your house is decorated with a pumpkin or attired with ghosts and goblins it might be best to give that house a miss on your scary rounds.

Happy Halloween!