Nov 3, 2023 · If your kid came home from trick-or-treating with a potato in their Halloween bag, here's what you need to know about the strange and seemingly random trend.

Oct 31, 2023 · While the overwhelming majority of people get candy on Halloween, we found out that some trick-or-treaters get potatoes. Why is that? It is not because that house ran out of candy and they panicked, but rather it may have cultural significance behind it.

Nov 4, 2022 · One homeowner in Milwaukee decided to do an experiment this Halloween by adding a potato to their Halloween treats “just to see what would happen”. Much to their surprise, the potatoes became an instant hit, so they documented the saga of the evening on Facebook.

Oct 17, 2024 · Sarah Ross lives in Saveland Park, a South Side neighborhood in Milwaukee, and for trick-or-treaters this year they had full-sized candy bars – but they also threw a single potato into the bowl.

Nov 3, 2022 · You know we have to ask...would you choose candy or the potato? If you choose the latter, try making a few of these recipes.

Sep 30, 2024 · Don't be surprised if your child comes home after trick or treating with a potato in their bag. It's a tradition that's picking up in New York state.

Nov 2, 2022 · A woman documented the hilarious reactions she received after handing out candy and raw potatoes to trick-or-treaters this Halloween.

Oct 28, 2022 · You might expect most kids to say candy bars, peanut butter cups or sour gummies, but for an increasing number of trick-or-treaters across the country, the answer is none other than America ’s favorite vegetable, the potato.

Nov 4, 2022 · Trick-or-treaters specifically showed up to get the spuds, with one steampunk-dressed group shouting "Potato Gang!" It didn't matter that Ross didn't have Halloween decorations set out. In the end, they gave out 46 potatoes in less than two hours, with the final group fighting over the last one.

Nov 4, 2022 · Sarah Ross decided to offer the rare "trick" option by placing a whole potato in her bowl of candy. Then she took it one step further, documenting the entire evening of interactions on her personal Facebook page, resulting in a viral …