Had a pack of chocci-bix ready by the front door last night, but nobody came trick-or-treating.

When did this custom catch on in UK anyhow? It was an import from US about 20-ish years ago, is my impression; probably thru tv influence? Before that we were all concentrated on Guy Fawkes Day [5 Nov], as the focus for children to have fun soliciting for their creative efforts. Haven't noticed many doing that recently either; can't recall when last saw children with a guy or being asked for a penny [haha] for it. Probably becoz t-or-t has taken over...

Whose impressions are similar?

~M~