What a walk down memory lane! I love Halloween & I have a daughter born on Halloween. Growing up I always went with my older sister & our friends. We'd have a blast going to everyone's houses. We'd cover an awful huge territory. We'd always get a huge stash. One neighbor always handed out comic books, another toothbrushes (a dentist), an there was always a house that would hand out huge homemade lollypops! It was the best of times. Loved dressing up and just being a kid.
Since my daughter was born on Halloween she decorates my house every year. It's bigger than Christmas for her. That's one of the reasons I love to join the Halloween swaps or mini quilts.