Trick or Treat, a Fancy Form of Begging

Halloween was celebrated in my town tonight. My sister-in-law brought my nephew and niece over to our neighborhood to trick or treat. She said she loved this place and because there was so many kids said the scene reminded her of the one from E.T. (are we suppose to italicize movies, books or other such things? You would think that I would know by now).
After handing out what seemed like my 100th laffy taffy, Nerds, Sweet Tarts and Runts, I just realized that for the most part it's kinda like begging. A child goes from door to door, holding out their hands asking for candy. I'm not saying that it wasn't fun when I did it. Of course in my day, my costume came in a box, was made of solid plastic--I drew in oxygen from a small hole punched into the mouh. This mask was held to my face by a thin rubber band which always snapped before the 6th house and the suit was made of an inflammable trash bag. Today children have magnificent costumes made of cloth and authentic cinematic make-up.
I have tons of candy left over, so if anybody wants some just pop on by. With or without a costume.