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[[File:Halloween Trunk-or-Treat.jpg|thumb|Trunk-or-treating event held at [[John the Apostle|St. John]] [[Lutheran Church]] & [[Preschool|Early Learning Center]] in [[Darien, Illinois]]]] |
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'''Trunk-or-treating''' is an alternative to [[trick-or-treating]]. It is usually held in the United States and Canada on [[Halloween night]] (or, on occasion, a day immediately preceding Halloween, or a few days from it, on a weekend, depending on what is convenient). This is often done from parked car to parked car in a local parking lot, often at a school or church. The activity makes use of the open trunks of the cars, which display candy, and often games and decorations. Some parents regard trunk-or-treating as a [[Poisoned candy myths|safer alternative]] to trick-or-treating,<ref name=":4">{{cite web |date=October 2011 |title=Halloween Safety: A National Survey of Parents’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors |url=http://www.safekids.org/sites/default/files/documents/ResearchReports/halloween-research-report.pdf |access-date=October 18, 2024 |website=[[Safe Kids Worldwide]]}}</ref> while other parents see it as an easier alternative to walking the neighborhood with their children. |
'''Trunk-or-treating''' is an alternative to [[trick-or-treating]]. It is usually held in the United States and Canada on [[Halloween night]] (or, on occasion, a day immediately preceding Halloween, or a few days from it, on a weekend, depending on what is convenient). This is often done from parked car to parked car in a local parking lot, often at a school or church. The activity makes use of the open trunks of the cars, which display candy, and often games and decorations. Some parents regard trunk-or-treating as a [[Poisoned candy myths|safer alternative]] to trick-or-treating,<ref name=":4">{{cite web |date=October 2011 |title=Halloween Safety: A National Survey of Parents’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors |url=http://www.safekids.org/sites/default/files/documents/ResearchReports/halloween-research-report.pdf |access-date=October 18, 2024 |website=[[Safe Kids Worldwide]]}}</ref> while other parents see it as an easier alternative to walking the neighborhood with their children. |
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Trunk-or-treating is an alternative to trick-or-treating. It is usually held in the United States and Canada on Halloween night (or, on occasion, a day immediately preceding Halloween, or a few days from it, on a weekend, depending on what is convenient). This is often done from parked car to parked car in a local parking lot, often at a school or church. The activity makes use of the open trunks of the cars, which display candy, and often games and decorations. Some parents regard trunk-or-treating as a safer alternative to trick-or-treating,[1] while other parents see it as an easier alternative to walking the neighborhood with their children.
History
This annual tradition began in the 1990s by church groups as a "fall festival" for an alternative to trick-or-treating in churches, but later became "trunk-or-treat" two decades later after there was "discomfort with some of Halloween's themes" associated with the initial name.[2][3][4] It was created as a safer alternative to trick-or-treating, which involves going to homes or buildings to receive candy.[1][3][4] Trunk-or-treating is also known as "Halloween tailgating", after the tradition's involvement of candy being handed out or served from the trunks of vehicles.[5][6] Some churches and church leaders have attempted to connect with the cultural phenomenon of Halloween, viewing it as an opportunity for cultural engagement with the Gospel.[7] But some have called for more city or community group-sponsored trunk-or-treats, so they can be more inclusive.[8] By 2006 these had become increasingly popular.[5]
Etiquette
Trunk-or-treating is typically held on Halloween and the night of that day, although it can also be hosted days before the annual celebration.[9] The locations of where trunk-or-treating vary; although they are often at churches, schools, large parking lots, and car dealerships.[3][5]
References
- ^ a b "Halloween Safety: A National Survey of Parents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors" (PDF). Safe Kids Worldwide. October 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Lecci, Stephanie (October 31, 2013). "A New Way To Do Halloween: Chocolate Chunks In The Trunk". NPR. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c Archie, Ayana (October 31, 2023). "What to know about trunk-or-treating, a trick-or-treating alternative". NPR. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Costanzo, Roslyn (September 19, 2016). "'Trunk Or Treat' Is Changing Halloween As We Know It". HuffPost. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Santos, Fernanda (October 31, 2006). "Santos, Fernanda. "Trunk or Treat! Halloween Tailgating Grows"". The New York Times.
- ^ Wethington, Paula (October 1, 2022). "Trunk-or-treat: Taking a look at the alternative Halloween trend". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Stetler II, Darrell (August 22, 2023). "Trunk or Treat Planning for Churches: A Step-by-Step Guide". NewStart Discipleship Resources, LLC. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "'Trunk or treat' doesn't include all children", Standard Examiner, October 11, 2010 Archived December 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Milbrand, Lisa (September 30, 2024). "Everything You Want to Know About Trunk-or-Treat". Real Simple. Retrieved October 18, 2024.