Halloween Traditions and Safety Tips

Costumes

• Halloween is a fun holiday.

• It is on October 31.

• Children wear funny or scary costumes on this special holiday.

Trick or Treating

• Trick-or-treating is a popular Halloween tradition.

• Children knock on doors and say “Trick or treat!”

• People give them candy.

Be Safe Together

• Trick-or-treaters should walk with a friend or an adult.

• They shouldn’t eat any candy until their parents have checked it for poison and razor blades.

Carry a Flashlight

• Trick-or-treaters should carry a flashlight so cars can see them.

• They should look both ways before they cross the street.

No Weapons

• Children should not carry dangerous weapons on Halloween.

• This pirate is carrying a blunt plastic sword.

Clear Vision

• Children should be able to see clearly in all directions when wearing their costumes.

• Costumes should not be too long or they might trip.

Baskets or Bags

• Children need a basket, bag, or pillowcase to carry their Halloween candy.

• These girls are carrying orange jack-o-lantern baskets.

Vampire

• This teenager is dressed like a vampire.

• He is carrying a bag for candy.

Party Invitation

Halloween Party

When: Oct. 31

Time: 7:30 P.M.

Where: 1234 Main Street

Westminster, CA 92683

Bobbing for Apples

• Bobbing for apples is a popular game at Halloween parties.

• Players try to bite an apple and take it out of a bucket of water without using their hands.

Costumes at Work

• Some adults wear costumes at work.

• This office worker is dressed like a witch.

Company Party

• These adults like Halloween, too.

• They are at a company party.

• They are having fun.

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HappyHalloween!