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**Tabbitha** · 16th October 2007, 01:03 AM

Well, basically,its where kids dress up in scary Hallowe'en costume and visit peoples homes.They knock on the door,and call Trick or Treat.

Person answering the door usually has a 'treat for them .

Here is where the term originated from.

The history of "Trick'O'Treating" can be traced back to the early celebrations of All Soul's Day in Britain. The poor would go begging and the housewives would give them special treats called "soulcakes". This was called "going a-souling", and the "soulers" would promise to say a prayer for the dead.

Over time the custom changed and the town's children became the beggars. As they went from house to house they would be given apples, buns, and money.

During the Pioneer days of the American West, the housewives would give the children candy to keep from being tricked. The children would shout "Trick or Treat!".

In UO if you go up to any NPC and say 'Trick or treat' they will give you some candy/liquorice or they will trick you

Im not saying what they will do though *grins* .Thats for you to find out

Have fun

16th October 2007, 01:03 AM	#3
Tabbitha Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Europa/Snowbourn Posts: 5,896 Gold: 49,267 Blog Entries: 6 Thanks: 208 Thanked 206 Times in 116 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Origin to be Published Well, basically,its where kids dress up in scary Hallowe'en costume and visit peoples homes.They knock on the door,and call Trick or Treat. Person answering the door usually has a 'treat for them . Here is where the term originated from. The history of "Trick'O'Treating" can be traced back to the early celebrations of All Soul's Day in Britain. The poor would go begging and the housewives would give them special treats called "soulcakes". This was called "going a-souling", and the "soulers" would promise to say a prayer for the dead. Over time the custom changed and the town's children became the beggars. As they went from house to house they would be given apples, buns, and money. During the Pioneer days of the American West, the housewives would give the children candy to keep from being tricked. The children would shout "Trick or Treat!". In UO if you go up to any NPC and say 'Trick or treat' they will give you some candy/liquorice or they will trick you Im not saying what they will do though grins .Thats for you to find out Have fun Last edited by Tabbitha; 16th October 2007 at 01:07 AM.