Serious question, I have no idea. Is there an established tradition, sequence of events, rule?
I just asked some kids, and they said they’d come later and secretly do some trick on me, but they didn’t seem too sure about it either.
This in Europe btw.


Typically circle back late. Normally the adolescent ones without guardians. You wake up and house is in a state in need of cleaning.
Typically, home outer light needs to be on to signal you are open for giving treats. So no rational adult would not have a treat as that is a dick move. Some leave out containers of candies as offerings to avoid outcome if it they aren’t home.
If no candy, money is always acceptable! I heard a story of old lady giving rolls of coins once. Doubt kid will say no to money.
In some ways money is actually better than candy.
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