Always go trick-or-treating with a grown-up, and with other kids
in a group with you.
Take a flashlight so other people (like people in cars) can see you.
Wear bright colours and/or reflective (glow-in-the-headlight) costumes.
(That also helps people driving cars to see you.)
Make sure your costume is fire-resistant -- and make sure you can't
trip and fall in your costume.
Make sure you're dressed warmly, too, if the weather is cold. (You
can wear sweaters under your costume -- that way your sweater will be
disguised, too, and your friends will be able to see the costume.)
Don't wear masks -- they make it harder for you to see things.
(Use makeup instead of masks.)
Only visit houses where they have the lights on.
Don't eat any of your candy until a grown-up looks it over.
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