the death of halloween.

it is worth noting that each year there seems to be less and less kids trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. i really did not hear that many people pass by that night.  one of my cousins did not get any kids at all at their house. i attribute this to the fact that shopping centers (or the stores) are giving out candy that night.  that's where parents are taking their kids.  it's just more convenient and safer.  a lot of people who buy candy are either buying it for themselves or for a party.  it's interesting that while halloween may be dying in certain parts of this country, it seems to be growing in europe.