I remember when I was a youngster, this was one day and night where I actually felt like I knew what freedom felt like. I relished every hour of it, all the walking... even when I was relegated to just taking my younger sister out to trick or treat. To this day, it's my favorite holiday. Unfortunately, we no longer have kids walking the blocks... they all end up at church parking lots for "trunk and treat"... and they're *still* with parents... (sigh) It was a totally different age, but one I wish all kids could experience. It was important to me back then, and is still one of my most cherished memories of childhood.

I remember Halloween as a child being told to be very careful (this was a long time ago) and the things that mean people could do. In my innocence, I couldn't understand why someone would want to hurt a child. Fortunately, nothing bad ever happened, to me at least. Sad that I don't even question the danger anymore-- it's just a fact of life.

will tell you that adults have NOT put razor blades, etc., in candy. Those are urban legends.