OK, so New Hampshire has this strange tradition of each town determining a date and time to celebrate halloween. They have decided throughout the years to stagger the celebration from town to town.

I'm not exactly sure for their reasoning but that is the way it is and if kids play their cards right they could capitalize on this decision by getting their parents to take them to a different town each night for several days to "trick or treat".

Imagine the candy haul! Weeks and even months worth of sweet treats. Wow!

Well there is a neighborhood in Brentwood, NH called Windy Brook Farm that has a great tradition established. Early in October the entire neighborhood participates in a tradition called "booing".

A family in the neighborhood starts the process by filling a container with halloween treats and on top they place a ghost that says, "you've been booed" now it's your turn.

The family that received the container places the ghost on their front door for maximum visability (so not to get booed again) and so the process goes until everyone in the neighborhood has been "booed" before the witching hour. The kids and parents all participate sneaking around after dark so as not to get caught "booing" anyone.

On Halloween the kids all go out in costume for traditional "trick or treat" in the neighborhood. One of the neighbors has a tractor which he hooks to a wagon and gives the kids hay rides. It is great fun for all involved.

I love friendly neighborhoods with traditions that bring people together. Perhaps you'll try to get a tradition started with your neighbors.

Judy T

Judy Tuscano, REALTOR, ABR

Prudential Verani Realty

Epping, NH 03042

603-498-2263

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