The death of Halloween in neighbourhoods

The death of Halloween in neighbourhoods

As a young kid, I adored Halloween. What’s not to like? You get to dress up, grab candy, admire and absorb the spooky atmosphere of your transformed neighborhood. As I grew older and felt myself outgrowing the tradition, I realized that my neighbourhood was also less receptive to trick-or-treaters.  In the past, houses with lights on would serve as invitations, and now, I see fewer and fewer lit up porches as the years pass. My neighborhood was …