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Our street only has 2 houses that do it, so everyone drives right on by our block. Some of them go to parties instead, some of them are just lazy and disinterested.
I've kind of shamed people into decorating for Christmas, I made my house elegantly lit with a warm white glow and theirs were dark and depressing. But Halloween, just the 2 of us for years.
We're in a high crime city so a lot of folks do trunk-or-treats and I get that, but, those kids are gonna be adults that have to learn to live here too. There's something humanizing about going up to strangers doors, finding out your neighbors aren't actually monsters or assholes, but kind people.
I rent, so you don't get a chance to pass out candy anymore, but it was a bright spot in my childhood. I'm sad that we've abandoned that.
Plus, you got to peak into all your neighbors doors and see a bit of their life and it was a positive experience for all involved.
I rent, and I have the most decorated house in 2 miles.
I'm not in single family detached home.
I'm not either, but I live in a town home style place with a yard, but I've decorated everything from an apartment door to a house. You can still celebrate in many ways.