A New Process for Halloween

Innovation isn't always technology. Sometimes it's an upgrade to old processes. And this Halloween showed us something new...

Could some of what we saw this past Saturday stick?

Our neighborhood was one of the lucky ones that still allowed for trick 'r treating.

And though, understandably, not as many houses as usual participated this year, there was one common denominator at almost every house that did...

Most houses gave away candy outside.

The night made for no knocks on the door, or ding-dongs with the doorbell.

This time, each home owner met their trick 'r treaters outside at a table or chair in the driveway.

Or they left a basket of treats and an instruction sign of some sort for the kids.

Either way, the process was different.

Obviously, it was a safer means of keeping everybody at a distance and outdoors.

And of course there were plenty of masks worn for safety.

But more than that, it seemed like a better way to go, in general.

The kids were in and out and on their way quicker.

And the homeowners seemed to appreciate guests more in their driveway than at their door.

Who knows if it sticks next year?

But the small survey I took around the neighborhood seems to say this new process might just be the future of trick 'r treating.