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    Top 10 most popular trick-or-treat rhymes for Halloween

    Katie MorrisBy Katie MorrisOctober 20, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    There are many ways to ask for sweets on Halloween, and here are the most popular options.

    With Halloween just around the corner, it is time to decide on your favourite trick-or-treat rhymes, a surefire way to safeguard your chances of returning home with an entire bag full of sweets.

    So, whether you are accompanying children on their trick-or-treat adventure this Halloween, going to an outdoor spooky tea party, or handing out the goodies on the night, there are a few great trick-or-treat rhymes you will most likely use or hear.

    So, let’s check out the ten most popular trick-or-treat rhymes for Halloween.

    10. Halloween is coming, and the goose is getting fat. Would you please put a penny in the old man’s hat? – if you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do

    This is one of the most popular trick-or-treat rhymes for Halloween in Ireland.
    Credit: Tourism Ireland

    “If you haven’t got a ha’penny, God bless you and your old man too”. This is one trick-or-treat rhyme for Halloween that every Irish child on the planet sang at one time or another. We think this one is the key to getting a bag full of yummy candies on Halloween night.

    9. Do you have some sweets to spare? Give it to me, and I’ll get out of your hair! – An ultra-polite rhyme

    Do you have some sweets to spare?
    Credit: pxfuel.com

    Can you think of a more polite trick-or-treat rhyme? I think not! This is a popular option for those who might be shy yet still want to chance your arm for some sweet treats on Halloween night.

    8. My energy level is low, but chocolate should do the trick! – the cheeky rhyme

    This one is one of the most popular trick-or-treat rhymes for Halloween in Ireland.
    Credit: pxhere.com

    This is not your typical Halloween rhyme, and we love the cheekiness of it as well as the creativity. It’s true, though; we need chocolate to keep making the rounds!

    7. I don’t like tricks, but I do love treats! – for guaranteed goodies

    I don't like tricks!
    Credit: Flickr / Sue Thompson

    Well, we can’t argue with this one. Most people love treats and do not want to be tricked, so using this trick-or-treat rhyme will most likely get your hands on plenty of goodies. 

    6. Trick or treat, give me something sweet; then I’ll go away and let you sleep. – straight to the point

    Trick or treat, give me something sweet.
    Credit: Flickr / Troy B. Thompson

    The end goal of trick or treating on Halloween evening is to arrive home with as many sweets as possible. While many households will hand out grapes, apples or monkey nuts, this rhyme encourages them to opt for the sweet treats.

    5. Ghosts, witches, or goblins – If you don’t have any treats, we’re gonna have some problems. – The sassy rhyme

    Ghost and witches is one of the most popular trick-or-treat rhymes for Halloween in Ireland.
    Credit: Flickr / Governor Tom Wolf

    This Halloween trick-or-treat rhyme incorporates all the scary things related to Halloween, such as goblins, witches and ghosts, yet it has an air of sassiness about it. This might be one of the most popular choices, but it takes some confidence to pull this one off.

    4. Happy Halloween! Snack for my sack? – the quick rhyme

    Snack for my sack?
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    If you are looking for the shortest Halloween rhyme, this one must be considered. It’s short, quick, and a little witty, which we love, so it’s one of the top choices if you ask us.

    3. Trick or treat, I’ve said my piece. Won’t you let me have some sweets, please? –  short and sweet

    This is one of the most popular trick-or-treat rhymes for Halloween in Ireland.
    Credit: Flickr / Governor Tom Wolf

    This has to be one of the most popular trick-or-treat rhymes since it is short, sweet and gets to the point – because who has time to waste when trick or treating? Children want to get to as many houses as possible on Halloween, and this short, simple rhyme is just the ticket.

    2. Trick or treat without any fright, and your Halloween night will surely be filled with delight. –  a polite Halloween rhyme

    One to frighten people at the door.
    Credit: Flickr / Jo Zimny Photos

    While many trick-or-treat rhymes are used to convince someone to offer you a treat rather than fall for a prank, this trick-or-treat rhyme is a little less threatening and rather kindly asks for treats without the threat of frightening you half to death. A polite Halloween rhyme, you might say!

    1. Trick or Treat, smell my feet, Give me something good to eat. – not too big, not too small, just the size of Donegal

    This is definitely one of the most popular trick-or-treat rhymes for Halloween in Ireland.
    Credit: pxhere.com

    This is one of our favourite trick-or-treat rhymes that can be used this Halloween. If you grew up in Ireland, you sand this yourself at least once or twice. A guaranteed way to bag some delicious snacks!

    So, it is the most popular trick-or-treat rhyme to use this Halloween. And remember, you are never too old to trick or treat, so get them, sweets!

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    Katie Morris is the Editor of Meanwhile in Ireland. She has a degree in English and French which has given her the opportunity to teach English across the world. Having worked in Thailand for over two years, Katie has a keen interest in the unbelievable travel opportunities Asia has to offer. Katie currently lives in her hometown of Belfast and loves discovering all the new and exciting things to see and do all over Ireland. She has written and edited articles for a diverse range of sites, from travel around Ireland and the rest of the world to satire and news sites.

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