Halloween is an observance celebrated in much of the Western world, with children dressed in costumes and going door-to-door collecting sweets and having fun.
“The City of Lawrence has set the date for this year’s trick or treating hours which will be held on Saturday, October 31st from 5pm-7pm. As with any event that involves a large number of pedestrians, we urge both drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant in their travels”.
And we add, children, specially our little ones, need to be protected by dressing them in bright or reflective colors and after accompanying them on that special night we should always inspect their treats.
Here’s a list of safety tips, courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Children should not accept or eat candy that isn’t commercially wrapped. They should wait until they get home to eat their candy. Parents should dispose of homemade items from their child’s goodie bag, as well as small items that may be a choking hazard. Inspect candy for suspicious markings and tampering, and discard.
Preferably, take your child only to homes you are familiar with or private places where you know all the parties. Halloween its fun and it should be kept that way.
