TRICK OR TREAT

The "treat" is some form of confectionery, usually candy/sweets, although in some cultures money is given instead. The "trick" refers to a threat, usually idle, to perform mischief on the resident(s) or their property if no treat is given. Some people signal that they are willing to hand out treats by putting up Halloween decorations outside their doors; houses may also leave their porch lights on as a universal indicator that they have candy; some simply leave treats available on their porches for the children to take freely, on the honor system.

The history of trick-or-treating traces back to Scotland and Ireland, where the tradition of guising, going house to house at Halloween and putting on a small performance to be rewarded with food or treats, goes back at least as far as the 16th century, as does the tradition of people wearing costumes at Halloween

Have you ever tried out the Halloween costume? At IGK we traditionally celebrate Halloween with a lot of activities and fun. And sweets of course. Everyone has a chance to wear a costume and pretend to be another character. Check out the list of activities that students participated in this year:

• Spider Race: is your Spider the king of spiders? Prove it.
• Oreo Race: the loser gets transformed into a cookie.
• Pin the spider on the wall: careful, it might bite you!
• Marshmallow Toss: aim for the cups
• Find the treasure or sacrifice your friend