[workerbee]

If you do some research on the origins of bobbing for apples and lighted jack-o-lanterns you will soon lose your appreciation for the Halloween holiday.

I don't see anything so off-putting. Can you share? (I'll read your reply when I come back from dousing our J-o-L candles on the porch).

BTW, I'm 45 and have never myself, nor seen, nor heard of anyone personally, 'bobbing for apples'. That has always been one of those TV-show events for me.

[goseminoles]

Better than bobbing for turds.

[cornfedcowboy]

I am 45 and grew up in the Midwest. We used to bob for apples. Human fat from sacrificed slaves was burned in pumpkins and placed at the door front to ward off evil spirits. I’m no expert, but remember hearing this from a source many moons ago. Bobbing for apples has history with torture.
Don’t get me wrong, I let my kids dress up and beg for candy. I just don’t get too hyped up about all the rest. I believe Halloween is now second only to Christmas for retailers.