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美國人慶祝萬聖節 (Halloween) ：10月31日
在19世紀以及20世紀之初，萬聖節的活動往往是搗蛋多餘請客。許多製造麻煩的人會沿著市區街道大叫，或者亂按喇叭，也會任意破壞住家與公司商店。除了玩那些無傷大雅的小把戲外，有些愛開玩笑的人可能會造成很嚴重的不方便。政府往往會指派特別警察四處巡邏，將危害程度降到最低。
For most of the 19th century and well into the 20th, Halloween was more trick than treat. Bands of mischief-makers roamed city streets and country roads blowing horns and vandalizing both residences and businesses. In addition to playing relatively harmless tricks, some pranksters caused major inconveniences. Often, special police were appointed to keep damage to a minimum.
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