{"id":142428,"date":"2023-10-19T14:08:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity-hub.com\/?p=142428"},"modified":"2023-10-19T14:08:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:08:44","slug":"the-worst-treats-to-hand-out-this-halloween-and-why-hard-toffees-are-the-biggest-no-no-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity-hub.com\/fashion\/the-worst-treats-to-hand-out-this-halloween-and-why-hard-toffees-are-the-biggest-no-no-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The worst treats to hand out this Halloween &#8211; and why hard toffees are the biggest no-no | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HARD toffees, broken biscuits and old mints are the top offending treats handed out on Halloween \u2013 according to kids.<\/p>\n<p>A poll of 500 children aged seven to 12 found stale crisps, rice cakes and even cough sweets are also among the worst items they\u2019ve been gifted during their trick or treating ventures.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/500-children-aged-seven-12-853351057.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boy-skeleton-costume-holding-bowl-853088401.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>However, additional research of 2,000 adults found 48% claim their treat game is strong.<\/p>\n<p>Despite nearly a quarter (23%) admitting to handing out snacks that don\u2019t match the spirit of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The study, commissioned by HARIBO, also showed almost one in 10 (9%) of adults said they have had their treats rejected on the doorstep because they were judged as not up to scratch by trick and treaters.<\/p>\n<p>This may be why more than half (56%) pretend not to be home when treat supplies are low or empty and there\u2019s a knock at the door.<\/p>\n<h2>Read more Halloween stories<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24213618-1696062576155.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24213618-1696062576155.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24213618-1696062576155.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SPOOKY SEASON <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Shoppers left in total hysterics at Aldi&#x27;s \u00a34.99 pumpkin decoration<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24448751-1697657881715.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24448751-1697657881715.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24448751-1697657881715.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SO LUSH <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>I tested Lush&#x27;s Halloween collection and this is what&#x27;s worth forking out for<\/h3>\n<p>Furthermore, children wearing classic horror costumes, such as witches (14%), zombies (12%) and vampires (11%), are considered more worthy of the best treats.<\/p>\n<p>While Batman (3%), Disney princesses (2%) and those dressed as Hermione Granger from Harry Potter (1%) fell short in producing a return for their costume efforts.<\/p>\n<p>And whilst one in five (19%) feel kids put a huge amount of effort into their costumes, it\u2019s no surprise that 44% think grown-ups should do better to acknowledge all their hard work.<\/p>\n<p>The poll of children found 61% said Halloween is their favourite time of year, with 40% saying receiving treats was the best part of the October-based celebration.<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Fabulous<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ac-horoscope-daily-04-thursday.jpg\"><\/picture><span>MYSTIC MEG <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Love is Mars-hot and a couple prep for a sizzling encounter<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dk-comp-page35-fab-18oct.jpg\"><\/picture><span>&#8216;EMPOWERED&#8217; <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>I\u2019m 50 &#038; strip naked for strangers &#8211; my kids call me gross &#038; embarrassing<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24447139-1697646545235.jpg\"><\/picture><span>IN THE NUDE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Model leaves people confused as she seems to wear no bikini bottoms on yacht<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/warm.jpg\"><\/picture><span>KEEP TOASTY <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>I\u2019ve not turned the heating on for five years &#8211; my top tips on how to stay warm<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>HARIBO is launching Halloween Monster Approved- a definitive list of sweets created by kids, for kids, to help adults avoid disappointment on doorsteps, defined by its own badge of approval.<\/p>\n<p>Spokesperson Phil Murphy said: \u201cEvery year at Halloween, kids, not to mention their parents, go to huge efforts making their costumes look great.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut adults and kids have different ideas on what the ultimate Halloween treat is. To help make Halloween a little happier, we\u2019re launching the definitive list of Halloween Monster Approved treats to avoid disappointment and panic at the door. Because little monsters deserve HARIBO.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alongside revealing the worst treats, a separate study of 500 seven to 12 year olds found the top treats to receive on Halloween, with fizzy, chewy and gummy bears among the most popular.<\/p>\n<p>Cola bottles and marshmallows are also considered among the best, according to the findings by OnePoll.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TOP 10 WORST TREATS FOR KIDS, SAY KIDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Very hard toffee \u2013 19 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Broken biscuits \u2013 17 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Old mints \u2013 16 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Bag of stale crisps \u2013 13 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Old, dust covered sweets \u2013 12 per cent<\/p>\n<p>A carrot \u2013 14 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Rice cakes \u2013 12 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Loose change \u2013 11 per cent<\/p>\n<p>A <span>cooking<\/span> <span>apple<\/span> \u2013 13 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Cough sweets\/cold sweets \u2013 13 per cent<\/p>\n<p><strong>TOP 10 TREATS ON THE HALLOWEEN MONSTER APPROVED LIST, SAY KIDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lollipops &#8211; 28 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Fizzy sweets &#8211; 28 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Chewy sweets &#8211; 25 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Sour sweets &#8211; 24 per cent<\/p>\n<p><span>Cola<\/span> bottles &#8211; 23 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Gummy Bears &#8211; 22 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Marshmallows &#8211; 19 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Squishy sweets -19 per cent<\/p>\n<h2>Read More on The Sun<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/picture-showing-christmas-ham-served-701517079-1.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/picture-showing-christmas-ham-served-701517079-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/picture-showing-christmas-ham-served-701517079-1.jpg\"><\/picture><span>FESTIVE FEAST <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Bargain supermarket is selling Christmas dinner for just \u00a34 a head<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RB-COMP-BB7-2.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RB-COMP-BB7-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RB-COMP-BB7-2.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BIG CHANGE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Where Big Brother 7 cast are now &#8211; from shock death to footballer scandal<\/h3>\n<p>Jelly Beans &#8211; 15 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Fried egg sweets &#8211; 15 per cent<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/fabulous\/24453122\/what-sweets-are-best-for-halloween-trick-or-treat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HARD toffees, broken biscuits and old mints are the top offending treats handed out on Halloween \u2013 according to kids. 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