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Whether you celebrate Beggar’s Night or Trick or Treat, it’s really all about the candy!!
It’s trick or treat time—or rather Beggars Night as the locals call it. In between handing out fun sized versions of your favorite cheat day treats, you may wonder why Dayton, and broader central Ohio, uses this alternate name for Halloween fun. The handle isn’t just a Buckeye State label, however. Beggars Night is commonly used in several Midwest and Northeast states.
History of Beggars Night
Des Moines, Iowa actually claims the fame to this name. In the late 1930’s the director of the Des Moines Playground Commission, Kathryn Krieg, is said to have instituted the night to curb mischief on Halloween Night and make activities more family-friendly.
Why is Beggars Night Different?
Get your jokes ready because Beggars Night requires them!
So what’s in a name? There’s a bit more than you think. In addition to commonly landing on an evening before October 31st, Beggars Night often requires participants to “earn” their treats by telling jokes, riddles, or other amusements. For example:
Beggars Night in Dayton
Remember your manners on Trick or Treat night!
Can’t wait to get the kids out and participate? Be sure to remember basic Beggar’s Night etiquette:
Get ready for spooky Dayton!
The city of Dayton’s official Beggars Night is on Halloween this year, October 31st, from 6 to 8 pm. You can find a full list of all area communities on Dayton Local. Enjoy your Halloween everyone!
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