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I usually ignore these threads, but I have to put my two cents worth in.
I think the reason that most towns have a curfew these days is because of all the child molesters, etc., that are around nowadays. When I was a child (in the 60s) you were pretty safe going around to your neighborhood even without your parents. You knew everyone in your neighborhood and all the parents looked out for the kids. Also, I know at least in this area, there has been some incidents of people getting robbed when they answer the door thinking it's trick-or-treaters.
I think Halloween (Samhain for Haunted) has become extremely commercialized just like Christmas has. Usually I just stay home and watch non-stop horror movies and hand out candy to the kids that come knocking.
BTW, I'm a Christian (Lutheran) and I love horror movies and Halloween/Samhain. And I don't shove my religion down anyone's throat. To me, my religion is my own personal private business. I love my church and my Pastor and most of the congregation. As of this date, I haven't heard Pastor say one thing against Halloween/Samhain. But then, my Pastor is definitely different - he studies Reiki and Chakra Balancing and Aura Cleansing.
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