Halloween tailgating

Another term for trunk or treat, the emerging American practice of children's trick or treating for candy out of car trunks whose owners have convened in church or shopping-center parking lots for the occasion. The practice, which is similar to sports-events tailgating of meals near a stadium, is meant to offer children a safer experience than walking the streets.

"I need to buy lots of candy. Time for Halloween tailgating."

"You need so much candy for a football game?"

"No, it's for trick-or-treating out of car trunks near the church on Halloween afternoon, also called trunk or treat."

"Very clever, these Americans."

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