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I don't think that handing out something like pencils is weird at all. When I was a kid, a dentist on our block used to hand out toothbrushes!
As for me, I have bought some candy for myself but am trying to not go overboard. I like the smaller bags that just allows me to get my sugar fix because I find the candy to be so addictive.
I love pretty much everything about fall from the leaves and cooler weather to the candy, donuts and cider and pumpkin everything!
I guess this holiday candy is a precursor to the holiday food, we'll have Thanksgiving and Christmas here before we know it, where does the time go!