#trick-or-treating

#trick-or-treating

Some of the embassies that participated last year are sitting out this Halloween. The Embassy of Paraguay told us they had "no plans" to offer candy, mentioning there are "a lot of things going on." When we reached out to the Indonesian Embassy and Embassy of Lesotho, both locations replied that they did not know whether they'd welcome trick-or-treating. However, four embassies did confirm they will be open during their business hours to receive trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

As any cunning and candy-crazed child knows, the time-honored tradition of trick-or-treating requires strategy, stamina, and a keen eye for candy profits. I would know - I was once one of these masterminds, and I had it down to a science. First, it is imperative to target the right neighborhood: dense, walkable, and rich in porch lights. Next, scout for the houses with over-the-top decorations; anyone who cashes out on giant inflatable skeletons probably doesn't cheap out on the treats.