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A Ghoulishly Good Halloween

Halloween can be a howling good time, with ghosts, candy, and friends, as long as you play it safe. There are some people who want to play mean tricks on kids though, so remember a few tips to have a fun, safe time this Halloween:
  • Trick or treat in your own neighborhood. Plan your route ahead of time with your parents.
  • Remember to bring your older brother or sister or an adult you trust with you.
  • Keep a flashlight or glow stick with you so that you can find your way. It’ll also help you show off your costume!
  • Don’t eat your treats as you go. Instead, save them until you get home and your parents have had a chance to look through them.
  • Stop only at houses that have lights on.
  • Don’t go into a stranger’s house for any reason. If a stranger invites you inside, say “no,” get away, and tell a trusted adult.
Don’t forget to help McGruff carve a jack-o’-lantern!
 

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