On 31 October, children in many countries dress up, carve pumpkins and go door to door asking for treats.
Long ago in Ireland and Scotland, people carved faces into turnips. In America, big pumpkins were easier to carve.
Children knock on doors and say "Trick or treat!" and neighbours share sweets. Little ones always go with a grown-up.
Kids dress up as anything they like: bats, superheroes, animals or astronauts. Costumes do not have to be scary.
For little ones, try a daytime pumpkin hunt, friendly costumes and a cosy story instead of scary films.
Light a pumpkin, share some treats and end the night with a gentle story together.