What was the trick originally in 'trick or treat'?

1. Knock on the door and then run away
2. Throw water at the person opening the door
3. Sing a song to the person giving you the candy
4. Recite a good luck protection spell

Knock on the door and then run away

Answered by eu99li | 2024-06-10

knock on the door then run away. I always do that

Answered by charlottestarr | 2024-06-10

'Trick or treat' originally included a playful threat of mischief if no treats were given. The most common understanding of the trick was simply to knock on the door and run away. This reflects the playful nature of Halloween where children enjoy both receiving treats and engaging in harmless tricks.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26