The Great Pumpkin!

A chiropractic assistant at a local office told us the secret to her families' Halloween success. Much like the Tooth Fairy, this family has implemented The Great Pumpkin into their Halloween tradition. No one wants their kids hoarding pillow cases full of candy as they head into the holiday season. But its also no fun to tell your kids they can't trick or treat with the other kids in the neighborhood.

The Gallant family eagerly anticipates a visit from the Great Pumpkin every year on Halloween night. Similar to the Switch Witch, this tradition leverages another type of surprise over the dreaded bag of candy. Little Derek Gallant, was nervous about a witch coming into the house and he loves Charlie Brown, so the Great Pumpkin was born. Allowed to keep some candy pieces, he may have one per day. He places the rest of his candy out for the Great Pumpkin before bed. When he wakes up, the Great Pumpkin has come and switched his candy for a great present. The more he gives to the Great Pumpkin, the better the gift! This year it was a starter science lab set!  He was super happy about it, as you can see.

Maybe something to think about in your house for next year!

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