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Circus Kids Discover a Halloween Act Where the Neighbors Supply the Candy
· New York time
Two siblings told StoryCorps about traveling with their circus-performer parents and discovering trick-or-treating on Halloween. Their recollection describes a family life spent on the move and a holiday that became a memorable experience. For children accustomed to performers, the custom offered a different sort of spectacle: costumes and a trip to neighbors' doors, with treats as the reward. The family brought the circus background, but the neighborhood provided the special effects. Apparently even a life around performers can leave room for surprise.
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