Nazareth Area Trick-or-Treat Set for Oct. 31

There are 116.7 million houses and apartment building across the nation, according to the Census Bureau, and all are potential stops for trick-or-treaters. Your house is on that list.

If you prefer to skip trick or treat, turn out your lights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday because that’s when the candy-crazed kids in Nazareth borough and Upper and Lower Nazareth Townships -- will hit the streets.

In fact, there are about 41 million children ages 5 to 14 who are potential trick-or-treaters. Of course, many children younger than 5 and older than 14 also go door-to-door for Halloween.

If you are dressing up your own kids for trick or treat, remember to

Finally, trick or treat is really about the candy. On average, every American eats about 25 pounds of candy per year, according to Current Industrial Reports, Confectionary. What’s your favorite? Leave a comment below.