During this time around the world Halloween is celebrated. One
most common tradition followed in the United States and Canada is
trick-or-treat which has been there since 1900s. The traditions of children going
door to door in search for treats exist in many parts of the world, with one European
custom being widely recognized as the precursor of the North American
tradition.
If we look back at the Middle Ages, people in the British
Isles used to dress up for these holidays and go from one door to the other and
perform different scenes. In return, they would receive a thank-you in the form
of food and drinks. This tradition still exists in Ireland and Scotland under
the name guising and features dressed-up children rather than theater displays.
